Enrollment
258
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roseville, CA
Independence High (Alternative)
Federal NCES profile for Independence High (Alternative), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063363010036
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High (Alternative) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High (Alternative) has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High (Alternative) ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Roseville, CA.
School address
District: Roseville Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 063363010036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence High (Alternative) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence High (Alternative)
Independence High (Alternative) is a mid-sized high school in Roseville, California, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #390.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Roseville's high schools, it stands alongside West Park High (2,079 students): Independence High (Alternative) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 33.5:1).
Roseville Joint Union High also operates West Park High (2,079 students) and Granite Bay High (2,036 students) alongside Independence High (Alternative).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Independence High (Alternative) compares
Independence High (Alternative) on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
79.8%
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
$14,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Independence High (Alternative) is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Joint Union High, which includes Independence High (Alternative).
$14,298
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.6%
State 41.7%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Independence High (Alternative) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodcreek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Antelope High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High (Alternative)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Roseville
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Park High
Standard public school
2,079 students 33.5:1 students per teacher
Woodcreek High
Standard public school
1,940 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roseville High
Standard public school
1,443 students 20:1 students per teacher
Oakmont High
Standard public school
1,290 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Adelante High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
122 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Independence High (Alternative)
How many students attend Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roseville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative)?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative) is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 High (Alternative)?
36.9% of students at Independence High (Alternative) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High (Alternative)?
The largest demographic group at Independence High (Alternative) is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Roseville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High (Alternative)?
Independence High (Alternative) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence High (Alternative) rank among high schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High (Alternative) ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Roseville, 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 Roseville on the city page.
Is Independence High (Alternative) a good school?
Independence High (Alternative) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roseville Joint Union High?
Besides Independence High (Alternative), Roseville Joint Union High also operates West Park High (2,079 students), Granite Bay High (2,036 students), and Woodcreek High (1,940 students). See the Roseville Joint Union High district page for the complete list.
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