Independence High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 534 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 197th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 270 Tiger Avenue, Independence, LA 70443
- Principal or Admin: Cindy Williams
- Fax: (985) 878-4831
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,213
- Graduation Rate: 70.3%
- Dropout Rate: 8.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 19,369
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 534
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 273 (51.1%)
- Females: 261 (48.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (6.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 368 (68.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 404 (75.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Black | 260 | 48.7% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 4.5% |
| White | 241 | 45.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade | 6 | 1.1% |
| 9th Grade | 147 | 27.5% |
| 10th Grade | 135 | 25.3% |
| 11th Grade | 129 | 24.2% |
| 12th Grade | 117 | 21.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 67%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:33%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $41,511
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,325 | 30% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,011 | 70% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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