Independence High (Alternative)
Alternative School · Merced, CA
Independence High (Alternative) is a alternative school school in Merced, California, serving grades 09–12 with 87 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 8.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 61 | 70% |
| White | 13 | 15% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 3% |
| Asian | 1 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 87 | 44M / 43F |
English Language Learners: 18 (21% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <50% | 33.9% | 10 |
| Reading Proficiency | <50% | 48.7% | 11 |
| Science Proficiency | <=20% | — | 27 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 75-79% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 87 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Atwater High High
- Buhach Colony High High
- El Capitan High High
- Golden Valley High High
- Livingston High High
- Merced High High
- Sequoia High High
- Yosemite High (Continuation) High
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 95340) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
062466008164
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD