Independence High (Alternative)

Public 9-12

 20 S. Marengo Ave.
       Alhambra, CA  91801-1947


(626) 943-6681

District: Alhambra Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1197th of 2,346 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,916 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.6%
Asian:
13.6%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Independence High (Alternative) ranks worse than 51% of high schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Alhambra Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Independence High (Alternative) freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.6%), Asian (13.6%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative) is 12.5, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Alhambra Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High (Alternative) is $9,916, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Alhambra Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Independence High (Alternative):

SchoolDigger ranks Independence High (Alternative) 1197th of 2346 California public high schools. (See Independence High (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

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Alhambra Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Alhambra Unified 281st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence High (Alternative)

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Rank History for all students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.38 1219th 1901 35.9%
2006 34.22 1000th 1968 49.2%
2007 21.52 1446th 2063 29.9%
2008 16.60 1688th 2117 20.3%
2009 30.83 1348th 2238 39.8%
2010 13.55 1888th 2281 17.2%
2011 22.92 1535th 2367 35.1%
2012 20.54 1601st 2354 32.0%
2013 23.86 1509th 2426 37.8%
2015 29.09 1357th 1994 31.9%
2016 21.96 1490th 2039 26.9%
2017 35.58 1305th 2021 35.4%
2018 30.71 1362nd 2017 32.5%
2019 36.61 1298th 2133 39.1%
2022 62.71 657th 2123 69.1%
2023 38.20 1191st 2335 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.72 1337th 1862 28.2%
2019 45.24 1048th 1937 45.9%
2022 73.81 365th 1943 81.2%
2023 34.63 1284th 2237 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.96 1228th 1760 30.2%
2019 37.20 1125th 1833 38.6%
2022 68.16 484th 1858 74.0%
2023 47.56 881st 2106 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 1306th 1834 28.8%
2019 33.01 1225th 1880 34.8%
2022 51.10 804th 1916 58.0%
2023 22.32 1541st 2195 29.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.11 372nd 581 36.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.18 1287th 1742 26.1%
2019 26.25 1315th 1814 27.5%
2022 53.68 755th 1861 59.4%
2023 24.65 1488th 2132 30.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Independence High (Alternative)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 30 2 26 217 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 10 2 16 143 1 n/a n/a 2 174
2007 11 1 22 127 1 n/a n/a 4 166
2008 16 1 17 102 n/a n/a n/a 0 136
2009 12 3 19 88 0 0 4 0 126
2010 9 2 16 101 1 0 0 0 129
2011 2 0 10 82 0 0 0 0 94
2012 3 0 7 60 0 0 1 0 71
2013 3 0 7 51 0 0 1 0 62
2014 2 1 5 70 0 0 4 0 82
2015 2 1 11 70 0 0 3 0 87
2016 2 0 9 56 0 0 1 0 68
2017 3 2 14 68 0 0 2 0 89
2018 1 1 16 55 0 0 3 0 76
2019 3 0 10 62 0 0 1 0 76
2020 0 0 8 60 1 0 6 0 75
2021 5 0 10 75 1 0 2 0 93
2022 9 0 73 125 1 0 8 0 216
2023 5 1 12 63 0 0 7 0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence High (Alternative)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 275 6.0 45.8 14.2
2006 174 5.0 34.8 0
2007 166 5.0 33.2 0
2008 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
2009 126 4.0 31.5 0
2010 129 3.0 43.0 n/a
2011 94 n/a n/a 0
2012 71 1.5 47.3 95.8
2013 62 3.0 20.6 35.5
2014 82 3.0 27.3 29.3
2015 87 3.0 29.0 42.5
2016 68 3.0 22.6 54.4
2017 89 4.1 21.6 51.7
2018 76 3.1 24.2 65.8
2019 76 3.1 24.2 65.8
2020 75 n/a n/a 58.7
2021 93 5.0 18.6 61.3
2022 216 8.0 27.0 70.8
2023 88 7.0 12.5 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence High (Alternative)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 275 6.0 45.8 14.2
2006 174 5.0 34.8 0
2007 166 5.0 33.2 0
2008 136 4.0 34.0 n/a
2009 126 4.0 31.5 0
2010 129 3.0 43.0 n/a
2011 94 n/a n/a 0
2012 71 1.5 47.3 95.8
2013 62 3.0 20.6 35.5
2014 82 3.0 27.3 29.3
2015 87 3.0 29.0 42.5
2016 68 3.0 22.6 54.4
2017 89 4.1 21.6 51.7
2018 76 3.1 24.2 65.8
2019 76 3.1 24.2 65.8
2020 75 n/a n/a 58.7
2021 93 5.0 18.6 61.3
2022 216 8.0 27.0 70.8
2023 88 7.0 12.5 59.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence High (Alternative)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,916

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence High (Alternative)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1298th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1191st of 2335 High schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence High (Alternative))63.346.4
 16.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alhambra Unified)6766.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Independence High (Alternative))1222.2
 10.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alhambra Unified)5443.3
 10.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Independence High (Alternative))7.37.4
 0.1%
   12th Grade Science (Alhambra Unified)3642.4
 6.4%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7688
 15.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic6263
 1.6%
Pacific Islander00
White35
 66.7%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%59.1%
 6.7%


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Independence High (Alternative) ranks 1197th of 2346 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Independence High (Alternative) are 72% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 88 students attended Independence High (Alternative).


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