Is Independence High School a good school?

Yes! Independence High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 56 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Independence High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,670 students attended Independence High School.

What is the racial makeup of Independence High School?

Students at Independence High School are 65% Asian, 18% White, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Independence High School?

Independence High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ashley Elementary Elementary : Liscano Elementary Elementary : Norris Elementary Middle : Nelson Middle

Independence High School

Summary:

Independence High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Frisco, Texas, part of the highly-ranked Frisco Independent School District. With a diverse student population that has become increasingly Asian-majority in recent years, Independence High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students demonstrating significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams compared to state and district averages across all subject areas. Independence High School also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate of 98.6%, well above the state and district averages. The school's strong performance extends to its Asian, Hispanic, and Native American student subgroups, which consistently rank among the top in the state.

While Independence High School outperforms many of the nearby high schools in the Frisco ISD, such as Memorial High School and Frisco High School, it faces competition from other high-performing schools in the region, like Lebanon Trail High School and Centennial High School, which also rank among the top in the state. Despite its overall academic excellence, Independence High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a potential lack of socioeconomic diversity compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035

(469) 633-5400

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,705

Feeder schools for Independence High School:

Elementary:	Ashley Elementary
	Liscano Elementary
	Norris Elementary
Middle:	Nelson Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 1,670

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

64.6%

White:

18.2%

African American:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence High School ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 11 ranked high schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.51. (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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (64.6%), White (18.2%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High School is 14.9, which is the 5^th best among 11 high schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Independence High School employs 111.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High School is $8,705. 9 high schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence High School 56^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Independence High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2016	77.93	149^th	1762	91.5%
2017	89.04	78^th	1777	95.6%
2018	85.81	107^th	1797	94.0%
2019	85.60	116^th	1857	93.8%
2021	86.80	92^nd	1861	95.1%
2022	89.52	68^th	1876	96.4%
2023	91.23	38^th	1961	98.1%
2024	90.51	56^th	1987	97.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.42	130^th	582	77.7%
2019	68.97	156^th	604	74.2%
2021	71.12	115^th	588	80.4%
2022	80.07	91^st	664	86.3%
2023	85.64	53^rd	677	92.2%
2024	87.98	45^th	730	93.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.87	134^th	1113	88.0%
2019	70.76	175^th	1136	84.6%
2021	68.22	199^th	1195	83.3%
2022	82.67	106^th	1278	91.7%
2023	89.43	77^th	1371	94.4%
2024	90.89	59^th	1435	95.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.67	55^th	1347	95.9%
2019	83.94	100^th	1357	92.6%
2021	80.25	125^th	1382	91.0%
2022	90.95	66^th	1418	95.3%
2023	84.17	106^th	1478	92.8%
2024	92.12	53^rd	1547	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.38	271^st	1794	84.9%
2019	76.11	212^th	1818	88.3%
2021	63.47	464^th	1848	74.9%
2022	65.51	375^th	1847	79.7%
2023	62.66	480^th	1897	74.7%
2024	68.16	315^th	1883	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.43	107^th	1781	94.0%
2019	84.67	112^th	1798	93.8%
2021	87.52	75^th	1815	95.9%
2022	89.38	53^rd	1841	97.1%
2023	90.52	34^th	1891	98.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.36	197^th	1137	82.7%
2019	69.69	312^th	1145	72.8%
2021	74.19	182^nd	1177	84.5%
2022	72.47	148^th	1172	87.4%
2023	72.19	80^th	1182	93.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.88	238^th	1784	86.7%
2019	69.64	305^th	1810	83.1%
2021	75.10	208^th	1829	88.6%
2022	76.35	198^th	1837	89.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	84.11	143^rd	1803	92.1%
2019	84.98	130^th	1824	92.9%
2021	84.57	126^th	1840	93.2%
2022	88.21	90^th	1853	95.1%
2023	90.47	61^st	1913	96.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.72	89^th	486	81.7%
2019	75.60	87^th	487	82.1%
2021	76.52	67^th	488	86.3%
2022	78.60	70^th	507	86.2%
2023	77.64	73^rd	525	86.1%
2024	74.21	80^th	529	84.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.03	153^rd	1013	84.9%
2019	76.65	165^th	1024	83.9%
2021	73.35	169^th	1020	83.4%
2022	68.91	206^th	1031	80.0%
2023	77.81	153^rd	1069	85.7%
2024	78.20	153^rd	1065	85.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.64	158^th	1691	90.7%
2019	86.19	116^th	1714	93.2%
2021	86.64	87^th	1743	95.0%
2022	88.35	83^rd	1762	95.3%
2023	85.07	113^th	1820	93.8%
2024	78.85	183^rd	1804	89.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	94.99	4^th	105	96.2%
2021	87.36	9^th	95	90.5%
2024	76.69	24^th	107	77.6%

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Rank History for White students at Independence High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	80.81	150^th	1539	90.3%
2019	80.49	147^th	1526	90.4%
2021	78.69	162^nd	1510	89.3%
2022	80.50	134^th	1525	91.2%
2023	78.19	173^rd	1576	89.0%
2024	72.75	245^th	1556	84.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2015	563	190	212	156	8	1	31	1161
2016	811	251	363	220	7	2	61	1715
2017	838	251	427	242	6	1	60	1825
2018	874	253	502	247	6	1	75	1958
2019	865	273	576	265	10	3	79	2071
2020	864	286	632	273	12	2	74	2143
2021	837	311	755	271	15	1	88	2278
2022	595	195	788	170	13	3	53	1817
2023	413	131	919	135	13	2	52	1665
2024	304	120	1078	104	13	2	49	1670

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
2015	1161	102.0	11.3	14.6
2016	1715	122.0	14.0	14.2
2017	1825	129.9	14.0	12.5
2018	1958	130.8	14.9	11.8
2019	2071	128.6	16.1	11.7
2020	2143	139.0	15.4	13.1
2021	2278	144.3	15.7	12.2
2022	1817	128.2	14.1	9.6
2023	1665	126.5	13.1	7.3
2024	1670	111.3	14.9	6.5

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
2015	1161	102.0	11.3	14.6
2016	1715	122.0	14.0	14.2
2017	1825	129.9	14.0	12.5
2018	1958	130.8	14.9	11.8
2019	2071	128.6	16.1	11.7
2020	2143	139.0	15.4	13.1
2021	2278	144.3	15.7	12.2
2022	1817	128.2	14.1	9.6
2023	1665	126.5	13.1	7.3
2024	1670	111.3	14.9	6.5

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)
2019	$512 (6.3%)	$7,608 (93.7%)	$8,121
2020	$463 (5.4%)	$8,047 (94.6%)	$8,509
2021	$381 (4.4%)	$8,324 (95.6%)	$8,705

Data source: Texas 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 116^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 1961 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Independence High School)	65	70	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	86	71	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Independence High School)	91	93	2%
End of Course Biology (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	90	84	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Independence High School)	85	95	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	85	85
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Independence High School)	85	93	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	83	85	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Independence High School)	92	95	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	94	90	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2071	1665	19.6%
African American	273	131	52%
American Indian	10	13	30%
Asian	576	919	59.5%
Hispanic	265	135	49.1%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	865	413	52.3%
Two or More Races	79	52	34.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.7%	7.3%	4.4%

Schools Near Independence High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. 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	10555 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5400	1,670	111	14.9	6.5%	304 (18.2%)	120 (7.2%)	104 (6.2%)	1,078 (64.6%)	13 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (2.9%)	90.5	56^th of 1987 public high schools	97.2%		91.2	38^th of 1961 public high schools	98.1%	18	68.7	92.9	92.1	91.9	91.9	$8,705	$381	$8,324
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	14040 Eldorado Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5900	2,117	135	15.6	15.6%	576 (27.2%)	350 (16.5%)	205 (9.7%)	868 (41.0%)	18 (0.9%)	3 (0.1%)	97 (4.6%)	79.2	225^th of 1987 public high schools	88.7%		80.7	197^th of 1961 public high schools	90.0%	28	33.1	80.0	83.2	82.6	90.3	$9,173	$415	$8,758
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	15250 Rolater Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5800	1,730	123	14.0	11.8%	506 (29.2%)	155 (9.0%)	133 (7.7%)	866 (50.1%)	11 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.4%)	86.2	122^nd of 1987 public high schools	93.9%		89.3	62^nd of 1961 public high schools	96.8%	60	53.1	86.7	89.4	90.6	90.6	$9,227	$382	$8,845
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	6901 Coit Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-5600	2,035	132	15.4	9.8%	566 (27.8%)	143 (7.0%)	191 (9.4%)	1,054 (51.8%)	9 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	89.5	68^th of 1987 public high schools	96.6%		88.3	83^rd of 1961 public high schools	95.8%	15	71.5	89.0	91.1	89.2	90.9	$9,184	$381	$8,803
Emerson High School	Public	9-12	6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-8100	1,763	119	14.7	19.4%	531 (30.1%)	291 (16.5%)	256 (14.5%)	570 (32.3%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (6.0%)	74.7	318^th of 1987 public high schools	84.0%					(n/a)	39.2	74.2	77.1	78.9	84.0
Rock Hill High School	Public	9-12	16061 Coit Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2300	2,373	173	13.7		783 (33.0%)	343 (14.5%)	337 (14.2%)	727 (30.6%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	171 (7.2%)	80.1	208^th of 1987 public high schools	89.5%		79.1	224^th of 1961 public high schools	88.6%	16	29.1	83.9	85.4	81.4	86.5	$10,242	$377	$9,865
Lebanon Trail High School	Public	9-12	5151 Ohio Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-6600	2,110	137	15.4	16.4%	586 (27.8%)	218 (10.3%)	290 (13.7%)	914 (43.3%)	10 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	91 (4.3%)	83.9	148^th of 1987 public high schools	92.6%		81.2	187^th of 1961 public high schools	90.5%	39	50.5	88.2	88.8	81.9	91.1	$9,189	$381	$8,808
Student Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	6928 Maple St	Frisco	75034	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-6700	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walnut Grove High School	Public	9-12	3500 E First St	Prosper	75078	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 219-2000	1,716	139	12.3		1,040 (60.6%)	144 (8.4%)	224 (13.1%)	215 (12.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	90 (5.2%)								(n/a)	32.3	84.5	80.7	88.8	90.7
Memorial High School	Public	9-12	12300 Frisco St	Frisco	75033	Denton County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-7300	1,464	112	13.0	21.9%	542 (37.0%)	235 (16.1%)	291 (19.9%)	314 (21.4%)	12 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (4.8%)	71.7	384^th of 1987 public high schools	80.7%		73.9	326^th of 1961 public high schools	83.4%	58	37.5	73.1	74.0	75.5	84.3	$9,062	$382	$8,680

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