- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, WI
Independence High
Federal NCES profile for Independence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550681000740
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI.
School address
District: Independence School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550681000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Independence High held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 550681000740 · Independence, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 12.9:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Elementary (182 students)
Independence High held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Independence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
182 students
- This school
Independence High
142 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
101 students
What this shows Independence High reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High compares
Independence High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 46% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$15,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Independence High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Independence School District reports $15,516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High has 142 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, WI. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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?
43.1% of students at Independence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High?
The largest demographic group at Independence High is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Independence, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High?
Independence High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Independence, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Independence School District?
Besides Independence High, Independence School District also operates Independence Elementary (182 students) and Independence Middle (101 students). See the Independence School District district page for the complete list.