Enrollment
129
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Roswell, GA
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228001958
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Roswell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Roswell, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence High School
Independence High School is a small high school in Roswell, Georgia, enrolling 129 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Independence High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Georgia schools and 25% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Georgia schools, with 129 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Roswell's high schools, it stands alongside Roswell High School (2,035 students): Independence High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 16.4:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Independence High School.
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 School compares
Independence High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
African American 34.9%
White 18.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Independence High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Independence High School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Roswell
2 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 Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roswell, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 School?
27.7% of students at Independence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Roswell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence High School rank among high schools in Roswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Roswell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roswell on the city page.
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Fulton County?
Besides Independence High School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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