Independence High School

Summary:

Independence High School is a public high school located in Roswell, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 195 students. The school is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a well-performing district, Independence High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating it is performing well below average. The school has struggled with very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 17% to 54.2% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby high-performing schools like Alpharetta High, Milton High, Innovation Academy, and Walton High, which have graduation rates over 96%.

Additionally, Independence High School's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are extremely low compared to the state, district, and nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.4% of students were proficient in American Literature and Composition, compared to 54% in the Fulton County district and 42% statewide. Despite the high per-student spending at Independence High School, ranging from $20,444 to $23,663, the school's performance lags behind other schools that spend significantly less per student.

Detail:

Public 9-12

791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075

(470) 254-6339

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,444

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.8%

African American:

21.5%

White:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence High School ranks worse than 79% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 14^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Independence High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), African American (21.5%), White (19.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High School is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 18 high schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Independence High School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High School is $20,444, which is the highest among 19 high schools in the Fulton County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Independence High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Independence High School 362^nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Independence High School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	45.08	202^nd	335	39.7%
2007	65.51	102^nd	358	71.5%
2008	52.39	190^th	370	48.6%
2009	59.51	143^rd	372	61.6%
2010	35.51	284^th	384	26.0%
2011	53.12	196^th	402	51.2%
2012	55.66	166^th	396	58.1%
2013	57.45	151^st	425	64.5%
2014	52.74	185^th	425	56.5%
2015	21.70	344^th	435	20.9%
2016	23.28	332^nd	426	22.1%
2017	35.99	235^th	420	44.0%
2018	16.24	358^th	428	16.4%
2019	15.18	375^th	438	14.4%
2023	21.67	333^rd	442	24.7%
2024	20.04	362^nd	458	21.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	18	18
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	37	37
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	109	109
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1994	269	54	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1995	350	60	11	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1996	350	60	11	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1997	315	93	16	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
1998	386	88	21	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	526
1999	360	100	21	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2000	365	103	23	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2001	299	81	22	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
2002	259	101	15	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	259	101	15	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	245	120	26	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2005	203	121	11	27	1	n/a	n/a	19	382
2006	186	141	14	49	0	n/a	n/a	17	407
2007	178	105	13	52	1	n/a	n/a	21	370
2008	145	101	8	56	2	n/a	n/a	15	327
2009	112	81	11	52	1	n/a	n/a	21	278
2010	124	115	13	63	0	0	23	0	338
2011	115	93	11	62	0	0	13	0	294
2012	97	80	4	69	0	1	13	0	264
2013	81	87	4	81	0	0	15	0	268
2014	76	79	3	79	0	0	21	0	258
2015	39	60	1	67	0	1	8	0	176
2016	36	61	2	66	0	0	7	0	172
2017	34	63	3	66	2	0	7	0	175
2018	41	53	5	68	0	0	8	0	175
2019	51	44	0	108	1	0	7	0	211
2020	58	43	1	117	0	0	15	0	234
2021	47	65	2	130	1	1	8	0	254
2022	42	49	3	102	1	0	5	0	202
2023	33	66	3	90	0	0	3	0	195
2024	26	29	0	74	1	0	5	0	135

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	18	6.0	3.0	n/a
1991	37	7.0	5.2	0
1992	109	6.0	18.1	n/a
1993	255	11.0	23.2	n/a
1994	340	15.8	21.5	45
1995	437	20.6	21.2	0
1996	437	20.6	21.2	0
1997	439	16.5	26.6	0
1998	526	24.4	21.6	0.4
1999	518	26.7	19.4	0
2000	527	23.5	22.4	0
2001	432	27.0	16.0	0
2002	402	26.0	15.5	0
2003	402	26.0	15.5	0
2004	429	26.0	16.5	0
2005	382	27.0	14.1	0
2006	407	28.2	14.4	15.6
2007	370	17.7	20.9	20.9
2008	327	20.0	16.4	19.9
2009	278	23.6	11.8	25.3
2010	338	22.3	15.1	37.3
2011	294	20.2	14.5	39.1
2012	264	19.9	13.2	40.5
2013	268	20.0	13.4	44.8
2014	258	20.6	12.5	41.5
2015	176	20.0	8.8	55.1
2016	172	17.0	10.1	76.7
2017	175	19.8	8.8	61.7
2018	175	16.8	10.4	47.4
2019	211	16.9	12.4	50.2
2020	234	14.0	16.7	38.5
2021	254	15.3	16.6	28.7
2022	202	10.1	20.0	n/a
2023	195	12.1	16.1	33.3
2024	135	11.9	11.3	68.9

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	18	6.0	3.0	n/a
1991	37	7.0	5.2	0
1992	109	6.0	18.1	n/a
1993	255	11.0	23.2	n/a
1994	340	15.8	21.5	45
1995	437	20.6	21.2	0
1996	437	20.6	21.2	0
1997	439	16.5	26.6	0
1998	526	24.4	21.6	0.4
1999	518	26.7	19.4	0
2000	527	23.5	22.4	0
2001	432	27.0	16.0	0
2002	402	26.0	15.5	0
2003	402	26.0	15.5	0
2004	429	26.0	16.5	0
2005	382	27.0	14.1	0
2006	407	28.2	14.4	15.6
2007	370	17.7	20.9	20.9
2008	327	20.0	16.4	19.9
2009	278	23.6	11.8	25.3
2010	338	22.3	15.1	37.3
2011	294	20.2	14.5	39.1
2012	264	19.9	13.2	40.5
2013	268	20.0	13.4	44.8
2014	258	20.6	12.5	41.5
2015	176	20.0	8.8	55.1
2016	172	17.0	10.1	76.7
2017	175	19.8	8.8	61.7
2018	175	16.8	10.4	47.4
2019	211	16.9	12.4	50.2
2020	234	14.0	16.7	38.5
2021	254	15.3	16.6	28.7
2022	202	10.1	20.0	n/a
2023	195	12.1	16.1	33.3
2024	135	11.9	11.3	68.9

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$528 (2.2%)	$23,128 (97.7%)	$23,663
2018	$548 (2.3%)	$23,114 (97.7%)	$23,661
2019	$452 (2.2%)	$19,992 (97.8%)	$20,444

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 375^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 333^rd of 442 High schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Independence High School)	26.1	20.4	5.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Fulton County)	58.3	51	7.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Independence High School)	0	12.5	12.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)	49.3	49.3
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Independence High School)	19	5.9	13.1%
End of Course Biology (Fulton County)	57.9	55	2.9%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Independence High School)	17.6	22.9	5.3%
End of Course United States History (Fulton County)	53.5	39.9	13.6%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	195	7.6%
African American	44	66	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	108	90	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	33	35.3%
Two or More Races	7	3	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	33.3%	16.9%

Schools Near Independence High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence High School	Public	9-12	791 Mimosa Blvd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6339	135	12	11.3	68.9%	26 (19.3%)	29 (21.5%)	74 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	20	362^nd of 458 public high schools	21.0%		21.7	333^rd of 442 public high schools	24.7%	29	21.4		19.4	18.9	$20,444	$452	$19,992
Roswell High School	Public	9-12	11595 King Rd	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4500	2,036	123	16.5	29.4%	1,103 (54.2%)	257 (12.6%)	536 (26.3%)	62 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	75 (3.7%)	73.2	78^th of 458 public high schools	83.0%		73.5	65^th of 442 public high schools	85.3%	13	60.9	52.4	59.3	44.8	$10,016	$262	$9,753
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	9310 Scott Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4230	1,731	118	14.6	45.5%	628 (36.3%)	390 (22.5%)	580 (33.5%)	67 (3.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.6%)	66.6	100^th of 458 public high schools	78.2%		63.9	103^rd of 442 public high schools	76.7%	3	50.9	52.1	50.5	47.7	$10,576	$389	$10,187
North Springs High School	Public	9-12	7447 Roswell Rd	Atlanta	30328	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2490	1,304	86	15.1	53.6%	239 (18.3%)	658 (50.5%)	323 (24.8%)	27 (2.1%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (3.8%)	49.8	190^th of 458 public high schools	58.5%		50.2	171^st of 442 public high schools	61.3%	19	48.7	34.9	46.0	27.9	$10,912	$275	$10,637
Walton High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1590 Bill Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	Yes	No	No	No	(770) 578-3225	2,685	139	19.3	7.8%	1,615 (60.1%)	157 (5.8%)	201 (7.5%)	607 (22.6%)	4 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (3.7%)	94.5	7^th of 458 public high schools	98.5%		94.6	5^th of 442 public high schools	98.9%	2	89.9	73.9	86.7	87.9	$7,955	$243	$7,713
Pope High School	Public	9-12	3001 Hembree Rd NE	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-7900	1,758	101	17.4	10.9%	1,263 (71.8%)	107 (6.1%)	168 (9.6%)	136 (7.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (4.7%)	93.6	11^th of 458 public high schools	97.6%		93.3	10^th of 442 public high schools	97.7%	1	80.1	73.5	82.8	80.2	$8,624	$362	$8,262
Innovation Academy	Public	9-12	125 Milton Ave	Alpharetta	30009	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-5365	1,443	78	18.5	11.2%	499 (34.6%)	170 (11.8%)	105 (7.3%)	608 (42.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (4.0%)	96.3	4^th of 458 public high schools	99.1%					(n/a)	87.7	80.1	90.9	78.0
Milton High School	Public	9-12	13025 Birmingham Hwy	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7000	1,973	108	18.3	17.7%	1,159 (58.7%)	209 (10.6%)	308 (15.6%)	207 (10.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	84 (4.3%)	87	32^nd of 458 public high schools	93.0%		81.9	37^th of 442 public high schools	91.6%	5	73.8	66.2	81.8	47.6	$9,483	$285	$9,197
Dunwoody High School	Public	9-12	5035 Vermack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-8502	1,974	120	16.4	37.4%	770 (39.0%)	297 (15.0%)	722 (36.6%)	123 (6.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (3.0%)	56.9	146^th of 458 public high schools	68.1%		60.7	117^th of 442 public high schools	73.5%	29	57.9	18.3	47.9	39.2	$10,114	$1,197	$8,916
Lassiter High School	Public	9-12	2601 Shallowford Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7863	1,949	111	17.6	14.2%	1,310 (67.2%)	146 (7.5%)	226 (11.6%)	147 (7.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (5.8%)	94.8	6^th of 458 public high schools	98.7%		91.2	17^th of 442 public high schools	96.2%	11	81.0	81.8	84.7	82.0	$8,618	$305	$8,312

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence High School

Is Independence High School a good school?

Independence High School ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Georgia high schools.

How many students attend Independence High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Independence High School.

What is the racial makeup of Independence High School?

Students at Independence High School are 55% Hispanic, 21% African American, 19% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Independence High School in?

Fulton County

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