- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438000654
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #28 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 852
- students enrolled
Independence High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #28 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Independence High School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390438000654 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
852 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Independence High School held near 676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Independence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- This school
Independence High School
852 students
- West High Scho
West High School
846 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 852 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 4.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Independence High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Heights High School
Standard public school
1,398 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 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 (~852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 852 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 676 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is African American at 67.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #28 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Independence High School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.