- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madera, CA
Independence Continuation High
Federal NCES profile for Independence Continuation High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060006808144
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Continuation High earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Continuation High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Continuation High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Golden Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060006808144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Independence Continuation High shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 060006808144 · Madera, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 22.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (748 students)
Independence Continuation High shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.8 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independence Continuation High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
748 students
- Stone Creek El
Stone Creek Elementary
672 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary
634 students
- Ranchos Middle
Ranchos Middle
452 students
- Sierra View El
Sierra View Elementary
365 students
- This school 45
Independence Continuation High
45 students
What this shows Independence Continuation High reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Continuation High compares
Independence Continuation High is a shrinking 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Independence Continuation High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Golden Valley Unified reports $13,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Continuation High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchos Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Continuation High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Madera
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Matilda Torres High
Standard public school
2,017 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Madera High
Standard public school
1,869 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Madera South High
Standard public school
1,859 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty High
Standard public school
748 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista High
Alternative education program
162 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Standard public school
69 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Continuation High
How many students attend Independence Continuation High?
Independence Continuation High has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Continuation High?
74.4% of students at Independence Continuation High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Continuation High?
The largest demographic group at Independence Continuation High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Continuation High?
Independence Continuation High has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Continuation High rank among high schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Continuation High ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Madera, 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 Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Golden Valley Unified?
Besides Independence Continuation High, Golden Valley Unified also operates Liberty High (748 students), Stone Creek Elementary (672 students), and Webster Elementary (634 students). See the Golden Valley Unified district page for the complete list.