Independence High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 445 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Karl Kurt
- Fax: (319) 334-6096
School District Details
- Independence Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,362
- Graduation Rate: 92.8%
- Dropout Rate: 1.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.7
- Enrolled Students: 1,354
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 445
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 227 (51.0%)
- Females: 218 (49.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 83 (18.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 126 (28.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.9% |
| White | 432 | 97.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 117 | 26.3% |
| 10th Grade | 110 | 24.7% |
| 11th Grade | 105 | 23.6% |
| 12th Grade | 113 | 25.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:31%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $41,705
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $27,509 | 9% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,036 | 91% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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