- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, OH
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465602589
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH.
School address
District: Independence Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465602589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Independence High School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390465602589 · Independence, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Primary School (440 students)
Independence High School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.1 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
- Independence P
Independence Primary School
440 students
- This school
Independence High School
305 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle School
299 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High School compares
Independence High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$19,721
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Independence High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Independence Local reports $19,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Independence
1 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, OH. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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?
6.3% of students at Independence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Independence, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Independence, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence Local?
Besides Independence High School, Independence Local also operates Independence Primary School (440 students) and Independence Middle School (299 students). See the Independence Local district page for the complete list.