Independence High Magnet
Regular School · Independence, LA
Independence High Magnet is a regular school school in Independence, Louisiana, serving grades 07–12 with 490 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 265 | 54% |
| White | 105 | 21% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 104 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 3% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 490 | 256M / 234F |
English Language Learners: 25 (5% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10-14% | 29.5% | 98 |
| Reading Proficiency | 15-19% | 40.7% | 96 |
| Science Proficiency | 10-14% | — | 117 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 80-84% | — |
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.) | 490 | 100% |
Contact & Location
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
Phone: (985)878-9436
Other Schools in District
- Amite Elementary Magnet School Elementary
- Champ Cooper Elementary School Elementary
- Chesbrough Elementary School Elementary
- D.C. Reeves Elementary School Elementary
- Hammond Eastside Magnet Elementary
- Hammond Westside Montessori Elementary
- Independence Leadership Academy Elementary
- Loranger Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 70443) → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Louisiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
220168001307
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