Enrollment
163
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brentwood, CA
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062160008457
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Brentwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for California
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Union High · California
NCES ID 062160008457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence High
Independence High is a small high school in Brentwood, California, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, Independence High is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 37% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Brentwood's high schools, it stands alongside Liberty High (2,836 students): Independence High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 21.8:1).
Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students) and Heritage High (2,566 students) alongside Independence High.
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 compares
Independence High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,237
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 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Independence High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Union High, which includes Independence High.
$14,237
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 5.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Paloma High (Continuation) | Similar size | Higher 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
- 2,836
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,566
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,460
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Brentwood
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brentwood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 13.6:1, which is 37% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% 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 High?
33.6% 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 White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Brentwood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence High rank among high schools in Brentwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Brentwood, 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 Brentwood on the city page.
Is Independence High a good school?
Independence High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Liberty Union High?
Besides Independence High, Liberty Union High also operates Liberty High (2,836 students), Heritage High (2,566 students), and Freedom High (2,460 students). See the Liberty Union High district page for the complete list.
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