- Enrollment
- 2,703
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Jose, CA
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061182001302
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #27 of 42
- high schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #27 of 42 high schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: East Side Union High · California
NCES ID 061182001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-149 students YoY
Independence High shrank from 2,517 students in 2022-23 to 2,368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 112.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-149 students YoY 061182001302 · San Jose, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,289 enr · 20.1:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students)
Independence High shrank from 2,517 students in 2022-23 to 2,368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 112.7 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
- Evergreen Vall
Evergreen Valley High
2,703 students
- This school
Independence High
2,289 students
- Silver Creek H
Silver Creek High
2,139 students
- Santa Teresa H
Santa Teresa High
2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills
Piedmont Hills High
1,918 students
- Yerba Buena Hi
Yerba Buena High
1,612 students
What this shows Independence High reports 2,289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High compares
Independence 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,289 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,289
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$16,470
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Independence High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for East Side Union High reports $16,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Teresa High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Hills High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yerba Buena High | Smaller | Similar 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
- 2,139
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in San Jose
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Evergreen Valley High
Standard public school
2,703 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Silver Creek High
Standard public school
2,139 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Teresa High
Standard public school
2,134 students 22:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Hills High
Standard public school
1,918 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Leigh High
Standard public school
1,884 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Branham High
Standard public school
1,820 students 22.2:1 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 (~2,289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 2,289 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,517 (2022-23) → 2,368 (2023-24), down 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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?
35.1% 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 Asian at 51.9% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High 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 rank among high schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #27 of 42 high schools in San Jose, 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 San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in East Side Union High?
Besides Independence High, East Side Union High also operates Evergreen Valley High (2,703 students), Silver Creek High (2,139 students), and Santa Teresa High (2,134 students). See the East Side Union High district page for the complete list.