Independence Alternate High School

155 East Francis St, Blackfoot, ID 83221 | (208) 785-8825
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 98
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 98 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 155 E Francis St, Blackfoot, ID 83221
  • Principal or Admin: Mark Kartchner
  • Fax: (208) 785-8893
School Operational Details
  • Alternative School
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Blackfoot School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $6,886
  • Graduation Rate: 81.2%
  • Dropout Rate: 0.5%
  • Students Per Teacher: 18.2
  • Enrolled Students: 4,383

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 98
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 8.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 44 (44.9%)
  • Females: 54 (55.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 13 (13.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 72 (73.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 85 (86.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Independence Alternate High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian1515.3%
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic3131.6%
White5253.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Independence Alternate High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade3434.7%
10th Grade2424.5%
11th Grade2929.6%
12th Grade1111.2%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 44%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:56%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
  • Average Salary: $39,532
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Independence Alternate High School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$30,00033%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$44,29867%
Source: ID Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Independence Alternate High School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on July 03, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This high school saved my daughters education as well as her complete attitude in overall. I say thank you to all of the teachers and staff you are wonderful.

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