Independence High (Alternative)

Summary:

Independence High (Alternative) is a public virtual high school located in Roseville, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 263 students. It is part of the Roseville Joint Union High School District, which is ranked 444 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being located in close proximity to several high-performing traditional high schools, such as Granite Bay High and Woodcreek High, Independence High (Alternative) is not able to match their academic outcomes. The school has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 43.6% in 2019-2020 to a high of 84.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly lower than the nearby traditional high schools. Correspondingly, Independence High (Alternative) has had high dropout rates, ranging from 14.0% in 2021-2022 to 54.5% in 2019-2020, much higher than the nearby traditional high schools, which have dropout rates below 8%. The school also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 45.5% to 67.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the nearby traditional high schools, which have chronic absenteeism rates below 20%.

The data suggests that the virtual and alternative education model used by Independence High (Alternative) may not be effectively serving its student population. The school's students consistently perform below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and the California Science Test (CAST). Additionally, the school's rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students are all in the bottom half of California high schools, with the school's rankings for Hispanic and white students being particularly low. To address these challenges, Independence High (Alternative) may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, support services, and engagement efforts to better meet the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 9-12

 125 Berry St.
       Roseville, CA  95678-1310


(916) 786-0793

District: Roseville Joint Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1105th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,637 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Asian:
11.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


 See top rated California high schools

 Compare Independence High (Alternative) to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Independence High (Alternative) ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the Roseville Joint Union High School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.96. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence High (Alternative) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a 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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (19.6%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High (Alternative) is 15.5, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the Roseville Joint Union High School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Independence High (Alternative) employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High (Alternative) is $10,637, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the Roseville Joint Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence High (Alternative):

SchoolDigger ranks Independence High (Alternative) 1105th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Independence High (Alternative) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Roseville Joint Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Roseville Joint Union High 444th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Independence High (Alternative)?

Rank History for Independence High (Alternative)

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.11 473rd 1653 71.4%
2005 55.54 493rd 1901 74.1%
2006 45.20 729th 1968 63.0%
2007 49.29 667th 2063 67.7%
2008 36.83 995th 2117 53.0%
2009 52.99 658th 2238 70.6%
2010 46.00 867th 2281 62.0%
2011 40.95 1030th 2367 56.5%
2012 60.18 534th 2354 77.3%
2013 40.39 1047th 2426 56.8%
2015 48.11 1018th 1994 48.9%
2016 46.07 1089th 2039 46.6%
2017 41.77 1211th 2021 40.1%
2018 46.80 1077th 2017 46.6%
2019 43.43 1143rd 2133 46.4%
2021 28.19 934th 1290 27.6%
2022 54.91 824th 2123 61.2%
2023 37.32 1220th 2348 48.0%
2024 40.96 1105th 2323 52.4%
See the entire list of California High School Rankings!

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 50.90 941st 1862 49.5%
2019 37.32 1224th 1937 36.8%
2022 61.49 603rd 1943 69.0%
2023 24.89 1547th 2247 31.2%
2024 39.95 1145th 2235 48.8%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 44.66 1009th 1760 42.7%
2019 40.69 1062nd 1833 42.1%
2021 28.35 786th 1054 25.4%
2022 59.10 639th 1858 65.6%
2023 34.88 1228th 2118 42.0%
2024 28.78 1381st 2098 34.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

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 38.02 1128th 1834 38.5%
2019 40.31 1076th 1880 42.8%
2021 17.96 924th 1122 17.6%
2022 48.39 861st 1916 55.1%
2023 35.59 1175th 2207 46.8%
2024 51.06 777th 2172 64.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Male Students!

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 59.25 706th 1742 59.5%
2019 38.14 1129th 1814 37.8%
2022 24.11 1415th 1861 24.0%
2023 30.04 1377th 2142 35.7%
2024 20.56 1563rd 2125 26.4%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Independence High (Alternative)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.74 956th 1173 18.5%
2019 23.65 957th 1222 21.7%
2022 42.20 689th 1204 42.8%
2023 21.99 1062nd 1434 25.9%
2024 24.23 995th 1406 29.2%
See the entire list of Best California High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Independence High (Alternative) Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 




Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Independence High (Alternative).

If you have first-hand knowledge about Independence High (Alternative), submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Independence High (Alternative)

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 131 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1992 227 2 4 30 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 229 0 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 192 5 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 301 10 14 56 4 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 301 10 14 56 4 n/a n/a 0 385
1997 282 8 23 57 6 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 323 9 5 39 1 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 339 9 5 43 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2000 297 6 4 36 4 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 267 7 9 47 4 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 304 4 7 42 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 304 4 7 42 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 280 4 11 47 8 n/a n/a 53 403
2005 257 8 12 48 3 n/a n/a 18 346
2006 215 9 6 43 1 n/a n/a 37 311
2007 205 4 5 29 2 n/a n/a 32 277
2008 199 1 3 31 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 169 4 5 26 1 1 33 0 239
2010 184 5 5 41 2 0 12 0 249
2011 152 6 5 38 1 2 10 0 214
2012 110 5 3 47 1 0 7 0 173
2013 98 5 1 38 1 3 8 0 154
2014 114 5 4 38 1 3 12 0 177
2015 111 0 4 37 0 0 15 0 167
2016 105 2 5 35 0 0 12 0 159
2017 116 6 8 34 2 2 14 0 182
2018 120 8 8 30 1 1 9 0 177
2019 111 3 7 34 1 0 11 0 167
2020 129 8 6 34 2 0 7 0 186
2021 110 6 6 30 2 2 4 0 160
2022 169 16 30 83 3 3 17 2 323
2023 142 15 24 59 2 1 16 4 263
2024 143 5 29 49 1 6 11 6 250

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 152 3.4 44.7 n/a
1992 264 3.5 75.4 n/a
1993 243 6.3 38.6 0
1994 226 8.1 27.9 0
1995 385 13.0 29.6 0
1996 385 13.0 29.6 0
1997 376 14.0 26.9 0
1998 377 14.5 26.0 0
1999 399 12.9 30.9 0
2000 347 13.6 25.5 0
2001 334 13.0 25.7 0
2002 360 14.3 25.2 12.5
2003 360 14.3 25.2 12.5
2004 403 15.9 25.3 2.9
2005 346 13.9 24.9 11.9
2006 311 12.8 24.3 17.5
2007 277 11.6 23.9 21.6
2008 235 13.7 17.2 24.3
2009 239 12.0 17.1 21.8
2010 249 11.6 21.4 27.3
2011 214 n/a n/a 33.2
2012 173 11.5 14.9 19.7
2013 154 11.9 12.8 17.5
2014 177 10.6 16.5 32.2
2015 167 9.0 18.5 37.7
2016 159 10.0 15.9 22.6
2017 182 11.1 16.3 19.8
2018 177 11.0 15.9 26
2019 167 10.0 16.6 26.3
2020 186 n/a n/a 27.4
2021 160 11.1 14.3 33.1
2022 323 16.8 19.2 44.6
2023 263 14.8 17.7 39.2
2024 250 16.0 15.5 48.4

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)

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 152 3.4 44.7 n/a
1992 264 3.5 75.4 n/a
1993 243 6.3 38.6 0
1994 226 8.1 27.9 0
1995 385 13.0 29.6 0
1996 385 13.0 29.6 0
1997 376 14.0 26.9 0
1998 377 14.5 26.0 0
1999 399 12.9 30.9 0
2000 347 13.6 25.5 0
2001 334 13.0 25.7 0
2002 360 14.3 25.2 12.5
2003 360 14.3 25.2 12.5
2004 403 15.9 25.3 2.9
2005 346 13.9 24.9 11.9
2006 311 12.8 24.3 17.5
2007 277 11.6 23.9 21.6
2008 235 13.7 17.2 24.3
2009 239 12.0 17.1 21.8
2010 249 11.6 21.4 27.3
2011 214 n/a n/a 33.2
2012 173 11.5 14.9 19.7
2013 154 11.9 12.8 17.5
2014 177 10.6 16.5 32.2
2015 167 9.0 18.5 37.7
2016 159 10.0 15.9 22.6
2017 182 11.1 16.3 19.8
2018 177 11.0 15.9 26
2019 167 10.0 16.6 26.3
2020 186 n/a n/a 27.4
2021 160 11.1 14.3 33.1
2022 323 16.8 19.2 44.6
2023 263 14.8 17.7 39.2
2024 250 16.0 15.5 48.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence High (Alternative)

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,637

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 1143rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1220th of 2348 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Independence High (Alternative))36.844.3
 7.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Roseville Joint Union High)73.966.9
 7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Independence High (Alternative))6.314.2
 7.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Roseville Joint Union High)47.935.6
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Independence High (Alternative))12.519.4
 6.9%
   11th Grade Science (Roseville Joint Union High)47.445.9
 1.5%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Independence High (Alternative))310
 31%
   12th Grade Science (Roseville Joint Union High)41.615.8
 25.8%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students167263
 57.5%
African American315
 400%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian724
 242.9%
Hispanic3459
 73.5%
Pacific Islander01
White111142
 27.9%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%39.2%
 12.8%


Schools Near Independence High (Alternative)









Frequently Asked Questions about Independence High (Alternative)

Independence High (Alternative) ranks 1105th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Independence High (Alternative).

Students at Independence High (Alternative) are 57% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Not Specified, 2% African American.


Rate Independence High (Alternative)!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Independence High (Alternative)!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 112 milliseconds.