- Enrollment
- 2,322
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glendale, AZ
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040345000284
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #13 of 15
- high schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Arizona
NCES ID 040345000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Independence High School held near 2,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.4 → 87.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 040345000284 · Glendale, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,907 enr · 22.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students)
Independence High School held near 2,048 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.4 → 87.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Independence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyslope Hig
Sunnyslope High School
2,322 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
2,152 students
- This school
Independence High School
1,907 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High School
1,734 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,659 students
- Thunderbird Hi
Thunderbird High School
1,592 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 1,907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High School compares
Independence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,907
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 87% in Arizona - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$10,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 265 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 8.2%
African American 7.1%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Independence High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Union High School District (4285) reports $10,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunderbird High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,659
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Glendale
4 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 (~1,907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 1,907 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,040 (2022-23) → 2,048 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 22.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence High School?
54.0% of students at Independence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School 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 School rank among high schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Union High School District (4285)?
Besides Independence High School, Glendale Union High School District (4285) also operates Sunnyslope High School (2,322 students), Apollo High School (2,152 students), and Glendale High School (1,734 students). See the Glendale Union High School District (4285) district page for the complete list.