- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashburn, VA
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225003061
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225003061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Independence High held near 2,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 147.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 510225003061 · Ashburn, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,166 enr · 16:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lightridge High (2,030 students)
Independence High held near 2,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 147.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Independence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,710 students
What this shows Independence High reports 2,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High compares
Independence High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 85% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,166 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,166
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Asian 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Independence High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Ashburn
3 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 (~2,166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 2,166 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,013 (2022-23) → 2,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence High?
8.7% of students at Independence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High?
The largest demographic group at Independence High is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 high schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Independence High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Lightridge High (2,030 students), Freedom High (1,885 students), and Briar Woods High (1,862 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.