Independence High

Summary:

Independence High is a public high school located in Provo, Utah, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 268 students. The school is part of the Provo District, which is ranked 43 out of 100 in Utah and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Independence High faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Utah, with a statewide ranking between 104 and 156 out of 120-167 high schools over the past decade. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 137 out of 139 Utah high schools and received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Independence High's test scores are significantly lower than the Provo District and the state averages, with only 9.8% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.29% to 59.79% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Timpview High (27.21%) and Provo High (37.02%).

While Independence High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be contributing to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's low statewide ranking and test scores suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in the school's educational programs and resources. Nearby schools, such as Timpview High and Provo High, perform significantly better than Independence High in terms of academic achievement, test scores, and statewide rankings, though these schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 5-12

636 N Independence Ave
Provo, UT 84601

(801) 374-4920

District: Provo District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,106

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.6%

White:

40.6%

Pacific Islander:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence High 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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (40.6%), Pacific Islander (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Provo District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 2 high schools in the Provo District. (See more...)

Compare Independence High employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High is $15,106, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Provo District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Provo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Provo District 39^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	12.67	125^th	142	12.0%
2009	9.14	132^nd	148	10.8%
2010	15.72	130^th	153	15.0%
2011	18.57	139^th	164	15.2%
2012	8.26	156^th	166	6.0%
2013	13.38	152^nd	167	9.0%
2014	15.77	104^th	120	13.3%
2015	3.47	127^th	131	3.1%
2016	9.36	119^th	129	7.8%
2023	1.07	137^th	139	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	64	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	71
1989	93	1	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	100
1990	137	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	140
1991	168	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
1992	189	0	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	202
1993	156	0	7	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1994	225	1	16	28	11	n/a	n/a	0	281
1995	169	2	11	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	211
1996	169	2	11	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	211
1997	198	3	9	32	5	n/a	n/a	0	247
1998	234	1	11	45	7	n/a	n/a	0	298
1999	188	0	10	46	10	n/a	n/a	0	254
2000	197	0	11	52	12	n/a	n/a	0	272
2001	192	3	11	55	7	n/a	n/a	0	268
2002	199	2	16	122	19	n/a	n/a	0	358
2003	199	2	16	122	19	n/a	n/a	0	358
2004	175	2	16	134	10	n/a	n/a	0	337
2005	180	3	13	102	15	n/a	n/a	0	313
2006	156	6	9	88	13	n/a	n/a	0	272
2007	151	8	10	122	13	n/a	n/a	0	304
2008	125	6	9	102	13	n/a	n/a	0	255
2009	142	11	11	142	14	n/a	n/a	1	321
2010	145	5	10	129	14	n/a	n/a	9	312
2011	125	8	1	123	8	11	0	0	276
2012	131	5	2	152	15	11	3	0	319
2013	145	14	1	127	8	8	8	0	311
2014	141	9	1	146	6	8	7	0	318
2015	107	9	1	149	7	5	5	0	283
2016	127	3	1	131	7	9	6	0	284
2017	135	8	3	121	7	6	5	0	285
2018	110	6	2	71	3	2	1	0	195
2019	109	5	2	77	6	5	1	0	205
2020	102	4	2	74	5	6	3	0	196
2021	92	7	0	73	9	4	4	0	189
2022	116	5	0	114	6	7	5	0	253
2023	98	8	2	141	6	6	7	0	268
2024	113	4	2	138	4	9	8	0	278

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	71	2.5	28.4	n/a
1989	100	3.5	28.5	n/a
1990	140	4.5	31.1	27.1
1991	179	20.0	8.9	27.9
1992	202	12.5	16.1	25.2
1993	177	2.5	70.8	37.3
1994	281	5.0	56.2	36.7
1995	211	5.3	39.8	36.5
1996	211	5.3	39.8	36.5
1997	247	6.9	35.8	47.8
1998	298	8.8	33.9	46
1999	254	11.0	23.1	54.7
2000	272	17.0	16.0	59.6
2001	268	17.5	15.3	62.7
2002	358	20.0	17.9	71.5
2003	358	20.0	17.9	71.5
2004	337	22.8	14.8	74.5
2005	313	18.3	17.1	81.2
2006	272	16.0	17.0	92.3
2007	304	17.2	17.7	0
2008	255	18.5	13.8	98.8
2009	321	12.7	15.9	99.4
2010	312	29.4	10.6	102
2011	276	28.2	9.7	80.4
2012	319	29.1	10.9	99.1
2013	311	28.1	11.0	99
2014	318	28.5	11.1	68.6
2015	283	n/a	n/a	71.4
2016	284	n/a	n/a	66.9
2017	285	28.5	9.9	72.3
2018	195	n/a	n/a	53.8
2019	205	22.2	9.2	47.8
2020	196	23.3	8.4	56.1
2021	189	n/a	n/a	59.8
2022	253	22.5	11.2	42.3
2023	268	22.5	11.8	53.7
2024	278	20.7	13.4	55.8

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	71	2.5	28.4	n/a
1989	100	3.5	28.5	n/a
1990	140	4.5	31.1	27.1
1991	179	20.0	8.9	27.9
1992	202	12.5	16.1	25.2
1993	177	2.5	70.8	37.3
1994	281	5.0	56.2	36.7
1995	211	5.3	39.8	36.5
1996	211	5.3	39.8	36.5
1997	247	6.9	35.8	47.8
1998	298	8.8	33.9	46
1999	254	11.0	23.1	54.7
2000	272	17.0	16.0	59.6
2001	268	17.5	15.3	62.7
2002	358	20.0	17.9	71.5
2003	358	20.0	17.9	71.5
2004	337	22.8	14.8	74.5
2005	313	18.3	17.1	81.2
2006	272	16.0	17.0	92.3
2007	304	17.2	17.7	0
2008	255	18.5	13.8	98.8
2009	321	12.7	15.9	99.4
2010	312	29.4	10.6	102
2011	276	28.2	9.7	80.4
2012	319	29.1	10.9	99.1
2013	311	28.1	11.0	99
2014	318	28.5	11.1	68.6
2015	283	n/a	n/a	71.4
2016	284	n/a	n/a	66.9
2017	285	28.5	9.9	72.3
2018	195	n/a	n/a	53.8
2019	205	22.2	9.2	47.8
2020	196	23.3	8.4	56.1
2021	189	n/a	n/a	59.8
2022	253	22.5	11.2	42.3
2023	268	22.5	11.8	53.7
2024	278	20.7	13.4	55.8

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$779 (5.2%)	$14,327 (94.8%)	$15,106

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	268	30.7%
African American	5	8	60%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	77	141	83.1%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	109	98	10.1%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	53.7%	5.9%

Schools Near Independence High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (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	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence High	Public	5-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4920	278	21	13.4	55.8%	113 (40.6%)	4 (1.4%)	138 (49.6%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	9 (3.2%)	8 (2.9%)								(n/a)													$15,106	$779	$14,327
Provo Adult Education	Public	9-12	636 N Independence Ave	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 374-4840	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Provo High	Public	7-12	1199 North Lakeshore Dr	Provo	84601	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 373-6550	1,981	81	24.4	37.9%	1,005 (50.7%)	11 (0.6%)	788 (39.8%)	25 (1.3%)	20 (1.0%)	59 (3.0%)	72 (3.6%)	22.4	113^th of 138 public high schools	18.1%		21.2	113^th of 139 public high schools	18.7%		34.4	36.2	23.9	17.6	28.1	22.4							$9,806	$484	$9,322
Utah County Academy of Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	940 W 800 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Utah County Academy of Science	Yes	Yes	No	No	(801) 863-2222	549	22	24.9	17.3%	338 (61.6%)	6 (1.1%)	164 (29.9%)	16 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.5%)	99.2	2^nd of 138 public high schools	98.6%		99.9	1^st of 139 public high schools	99.3%	1	62.7	81.9	76.7	72.6	82.5	73.4							$8,825	$919	$7,906
Timpview High	Public	9-12	3570 N 650 E	Provo	84604	Utah County	Provo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 221-9720	2,268	93	24.4	27.1%	1,450 (63.9%)	22 (1.0%)	547 (24.1%)	58 (2.6%)	8 (0.4%)	85 (3.7%)	98 (4.3%)	67.6	33^rd of 138 public high schools	76.1%		65.8	32^nd of 139 public high schools	77.0%	1	54.2	59.5	40.4	38.3	39.8	34.4							$9,035	$473	$8,562
Orem High	Public	10-12	175 S 400 E	Orem	84097	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8165	1,299	52	24.8	24.5%	865 (66.6%)	14 (1.1%)	308 (23.7%)	13 (1.0%)	7 (0.5%)	34 (2.6%)	58 (4.5%)	64.4	37^th of 138 public high schools	73.2%		55.1	55^th of 139 public high schools	60.4%	18		50.6		33.7		38.6							$9,355	$375	$8,979
Mountain View High	Public	10-12	665 W Center	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8160	1,541	64	24.1	31.4%	874 (56.7%)	19 (1.2%)	557 (36.1%)	14 (0.9%)	9 (0.6%)	18 (1.2%)	50 (3.2%)	33	94^th of 138 public high schools	31.9%		35.1	88^th of 139 public high schools	36.7%	6		42.2		13.4		31.9							$10,156	$265	$9,891
Timpanogos High	Public	10-12	1450 N 200 E	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8175	1,455	61	23.9	22.5%	1,038 (71.3%)	10 (0.7%)	333 (22.9%)	18 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	16 (1.1%)	37 (2.5%)	68.8	31^st of 138 public high schools	77.5%		62.2	40^th of 139 public high schools	71.2%	9		54.2		30.9		42.8							$8,923	$322	$8,602
Merit College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1440 W Center Street	Springville	84663	Utah County	Merit College Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 491-7600	493	29	16.8	38.3%	340 (69.0%)	4 (0.8%)	133 (27.0%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	25	106^th of 138 public high schools	23.2%		31.4	99^th of 139 public high schools	28.8%	7	28.9	39.0	17.7	17.6	25.4	36.1	37.3	38.3	34.5	31.0	40.0	54.0	$7,734	$551	$7,183
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	320 W 600 S	Lindon	84042	Utah County	Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 235-9000	635	34	18.5	6.6%	441 (69.4%)	5 (0.8%)	102 (16.1%)	56 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.4%)	97.4	4^th of 138 public high schools	97.1%		96.3	4^th of 139 public high schools	97.1%		75.3	81.1	61.8	68.2	61.2	58.5	61.0	58.1	52.2	41.4	65.0	61.9	$6,273	$122	$6,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence High

How many students attend Independence High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Independence High.

What is the racial makeup of Independence High?

Students at Independence High are 50% Hispanic, 41% White, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What district is Independence High in?

Provo District

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