Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1350 7th Ave,  San Francisco, CA
Inner Sunset Neighborhood
San Francisco Unified School District
3.9
4.3
137 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Maass
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.7%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
156:1

Student Diversity

Female
63.8%
Male
35.3%
Hispanic
31.9%
White
22.1%
Black
17%
Two or more races
13.2%
Asian
9.4%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Filipino
<1%

School Rankings

#125 Most Diverse Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Francisco State University 28 Students
City College of San Francisco 18 Students
University of California - Berkeley 16 Students
University of California - Davis 13 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 11 Students
University of San Francisco 11 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 9 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 8 Students
University of Southern California 7 Students
University of Oregon 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 6 Students
Criminology 6 Students
Environmental Science 6 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 4 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/20/2024
I had a good experience with Independence they have a lot of opportunities that are for students and give a lot of resources like internships.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 4 Reviews
5.0 other
4/10/2025
I graduated from Independence back in 2016, and I'll always be grateful for this alternative school for truly empowering me to get through high school (after years of struggling in a traditional high school environment), and get me to where I am today---a bachelors degree holding graduate from a top...
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principal
2/13/2025
Independence High School serves a diverse group of students from across San Francisco. We prioritize relationships and relevance and preparing students for life after high school.
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5.0 student
4/26/2014
Graduated from high school here! Amazing independent school. You go to class once a week for 45min and you get hw assignments to take home. Do your hw, and you will graduate
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3.0 parent
9/29/2009
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Independence High School

Independence High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 137 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Independence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1130. The average home value in this area is $1,932,763. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, Abraham Lincoln High, Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence High School.

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