- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Provo, UT
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490081000836
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 11 schools in Provo, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Independence High held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 490081000836 · Provo, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 12.5:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Independence High held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Independence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- Provo High
Provo High
2,023 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- Dixon Middle 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- This school 276
Independence High
276 students
What this shows Independence High reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High compares
Independence High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 75% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Utah - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.6%
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
$11,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 38.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Independence High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 276 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Provo, UT. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 12.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% 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?
48.9% of students at Independence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High?
The largest demographic group at Independence High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 rank among schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 11 schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Provo on the city page.
What other schools are in Provo District?
Besides Independence High, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.