- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Frisco, TX
Independence H S
Federal NCES profile for Independence H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482001013005
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence H S ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Independence H S held near 1,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.5 → 111.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482001013005 · Frisco, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,698 enr · 13.5:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Independence H S held near 1,670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.5 → 111.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Independence H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Independence H S
1,698 students
What this shows Independence H S reports 1,698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence H S compares
Independence H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,698 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,698
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 69.0%
White 17.1%
African American 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Independence H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence H S
How many students attend Independence H S?
Independence H S has 1,698 students enrolled. It is a high school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,665 (2022-23) → 1,670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower 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 H S?
6.2% of students at Independence H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence H S?
The largest demographic group at Independence H S is Asian at 69.0% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence H S?
Independence H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 H S rank among high schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence H S ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Frisco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Independence H S, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.