Independence High School

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The 7th Ave. entrance at Independence High.

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Independence High serves a number of area students.

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Independence High is a well-regarded public 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

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Robert Maass

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Average SAT Score
1150

Math Proficiency
20%

Reading Proficiency
63%

Average GPA
3.34

Graduation Rate
87%

Academics

Teachers

B+

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

B-

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.34	Reading Proficiency 63%
Math Proficiency 20%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 15	Full Time Teachers 15
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.9%

College Prep

Average SAT

1150

Math

550

Verbal

600

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%	Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <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 32 Students

City College of San Francisco 19 Students

University of California - Berkeley 18 Students

University of California - Davis 15 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 13 Students

University of San Francisco 12 Students

University of California - Santa Cruz 11 Students

University of California - Santa Barbara 10 Students

University of California - Irvine 9 Students

University of California - San Diego 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 16 Students

Nursing 9 Students

Environmental Science 7 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

Criminology 6 Students

Sociology 6 Students

Liberal Arts and Humanities 6 Students

Business 5 Students

Political Science and Government 5 Students

Pre-Law Studies 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Niche User

7/21/2016

There are a few clubs and extracurricular opportunities, but definitely not enough and I wish there were more. Student engagement/participation is low as well, but justified given this is an alternative school and people are in and out all the time.

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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...

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.

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

3.0 parent

9/29/2009

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

3,049 Sq Ft

% Renters

68%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

Average House Size

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California San Francisco County San Francisco 94122 Inner Sunset

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 16:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. 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 3.34, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1150. The average home value in this area is $2,090,666. 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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