Enrollment
305
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390465602589
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Independence High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Independence High School
Independence High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Independence, Ohio, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Independence Local spends $18,981 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Independence's high schools, it stands alongside Gateway Online Academy of Ohio (1,255 students): Independence High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 89.6:1).
Independence Local also operates Independence Primary School (440 students) and Independence Middle School (299 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,981
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence Local, which includes Independence High School.
$18,981
Per student
+30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.3%
State 10.6%
Federal 5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, OH.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio 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 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.
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