- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063363010036
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Independence High (Alternative) held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 063363010036 · Roseville, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 18.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Park High (2,079 students)
Independence High (Alternative) held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independence High (Alternative) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Park High
West Park High
2,079 students
- Granite Bay Hi
Granite Bay High
2,036 students
- Woodcreek High
Woodcreek High
1,940 students
- Antelope High
Antelope High
1,821 students
- Roseville High
Roseville High
1,443 students
- This school 258
Independence High (Alternative)
258 students
What this shows Independence High (Alternative) reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High (Alternative) compares
Independence High (Alternative) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Roseville Joint Union High reports $16,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,036
- 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
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 (~258 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.