- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Balboa, CA
Independence Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Independence Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003100
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Continuation earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Lake Balboa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Continuation has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Continuation ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lake Balboa, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Independence Continuation grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 062271003100 · Lake Balboa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 20.6:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Independence Continuation grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.9 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independence Continuation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 103
Independence Continuation
103 students
What this shows Independence Continuation reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Continuation compares
Independence Continuation is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 40% in California - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 9.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Independence Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lake Balboa
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Continuation
How many students attend Independence Continuation?
Independence Continuation has 103 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Balboa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Continuation?
79.2% of students at Independence Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Independence Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Lake Balboa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Continuation?
Independence Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Independence Continuation rank among high schools in Lake Balboa?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Continuation ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Lake Balboa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lake Balboa on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Independence Continuation, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.