- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paso Robles, CA
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060004812391
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Paso Robles · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Paso Robles, CA.
School address
District: Paso Robles Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004812391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Independence High held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060004812391 · Paso Robles, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 27.4:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Paso Robles High (1,986 students)
Independence High held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Independence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paso Robles Hi
Paso Robles High
1,986 students
- George H. Flam
George H. Flamson Middle
884 students
- Georgia Brown 682
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
682 students
- Daniel Lewis M 665
Daniel Lewis Middle
665 students
- Kermit King El 507
Kermit King Elementary
507 students
- This school 137
Independence High
137 students
What this shows Independence High reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High compares
Independence High 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$16,310
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
White 33.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Independence High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paso Robles Joint Unified reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George H. Flamson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Lewis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit King Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Paso Robles
2 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paso Robles, CA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence High?
52.3% of students at Independence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High?
The largest demographic group at Independence High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Paso Robles, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 rank among high schools in Paso Robles?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles on the city page.
What other schools are in Paso Robles Joint Unified?
Besides Independence High, Paso Robles Joint Unified also operates Paso Robles High (1,986 students), George H. Flamson Middle (884 students), and Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary (682 students). See the Paso Robles Joint Unified district page for the complete list.