Independence High

Summary:

Independence High is a public high school located in Independence, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 144 students. The school is part of the Independence School District, which is ranked 376 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Independence High has some positive metrics, such as relatively low dropout rates and high graduation rates, it struggles in several key areas. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 87.5% and 96.9% in recent years, generally higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Mondovi High (98.6%) and Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (96.0%). However, Independence High has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.6% to 31.7%, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, are generally lower than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, Independence High has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, ranging from $12,073 to $16,839 in recent years, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.0 to 12.2. However, these factors do not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school, as it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Wisconsin high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the nearby schools such as Mondovi High (3 stars) and Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High (4 stars).

Detail:

Public 9-12

23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747-9095

(715) 985-3172

District: Independence School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,839

Feeder schools for Independence High:

Elementary:	Independence Elementary
Middle:	Independence Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

43.1%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence High ranks worse than 81.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.22. (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: White (53.5%), Hispanic (43.1%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence High is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Independence High employs 11.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence High is $16,839.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence High:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence High 350^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Independence High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Independence School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence School District 376^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence High

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Rank History for all students at Independence High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	82.35	17^th	275	93.8%
2007	65.72	124^th	281	55.9%
2008	87.51	4^th	437	99.1%
2009	56.40	243^rd	438	44.5%
2010	58.59	242^nd	450	46.2%
2011	59.43	234^th	445	47.4%
2012	42.21	347^th	452	23.2%
2013	58.94	196^th	457	57.1%
2014	38.43	354^th	462	23.4%
2015	12.64	433^rd	466	7.1%
2018	14.39	386^th	410	5.9%
2019	23.65	336^th	400	16.0%
2022	27.31	311^th	391	20.5%
2023	27.13	329^th	415	20.7%
2024	26.22	350^th	431	18.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.61	148^th	255	42.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Independence High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	13.50	336^th	355	5.4%
2022	36.67	223^rd	343	35.0%
2023	24.22	272^nd	329	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Independence High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	16.23	347^th	373	7.0%
2019	36.06	238^th	354	32.8%
2024	24.50	305^th	365	16.4%

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Rank History for White students at Independence High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	10.85	248^th	261	5.0%
2019	13.43	245^th	266	7.9%
2022	34.47	176^th	269	34.6%
2024	60.94	106^th	300	64.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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	Total
1989	178	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	178
1990	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1991	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1992	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1993	159	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
1994	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1995	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1996	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1997	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
1998	156	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	157
1999	231	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	232
2000	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
2001	198	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	201
2002	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
2003	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
2004	129	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	134
2005	127	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	129
2006	113	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	119
2007	119	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	129
2008	110	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	119
2009	123	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	131
2010	121	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	129
2011	115	0	0	8	0	0	1	124
2012	106	0	0	15	0	0	1	122
2013	103	1	0	20	0	0	1	125
2014	115	2	0	21	0	0	0	138
2015	113	2	0	18	0	0	0	133
2016	116	1	0	21	0	0	2	140
2017	101	1	0	17	0	0	3	122
2018	84	1	1	20	0	0	4	110
2019	79	1	0	28	0	0	5	113
2020	73	1	0	36	0	0	3	113
2021	71	2	1	39	0	0	4	117
2022	70	2	1	50	0	0	1	124
2023	77	2	1	62	0	0	2	144

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	178	15.0	11.8	7.9
1990	171	15.6	10.9	14
1991	162	13.2	12.2	16.7
1992	161	13.6	11.8	23
1993	159	16.3	9.8	20.1
1994	151	16.0	9.4	23.2
1995	167	14.9	11.2	20.4
1996	167	14.9	11.2	20.4
1997	160	14.0	11.4	18.1
1998	157	13.9	11.3	21.7
1999	232	13.0	17.8	23.7
2000	208	16.3	12.8	22.6
2001	201	16.2	12.4	23.9
2002	131	13.9	9.4	35.1
2003	131	13.9	9.4	35.1
2004	134	8.9	15.1	25.4
2005	129	9.9	13.0	n/a
2006	119	9.9	12.0	n/a
2007	129	9.9	13.0	17.8
2008	119	10.4	11.4	8.4
2009	131	10.3	12.7	19.1
2010	129	10.3	12.5	20.2
2011	124	10.5	11.7	24.2
2012	122	9.6	12.7	26.2
2013	125	10.3	12.0	34.4
2014	138	10.7	12.8	37
2015	133	n/a	n/a	33.1
2016	140	11.0	12.7	41.4
2017	122	11.8	10.3	36.9
2018	110	11.8	9.2	41.8
2019	113	11.4	9.8	47.8
2020	113	11.3	9.9	49.6
2021	117	12.8	9.0	60.7
2022	124	12.7	9.7	58.1
2023	144	11.7	12.2	54.2

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
1989	178	15.0	11.8	7.9
1990	171	15.6	10.9	14
1991	162	13.2	12.2	16.7
1992	161	13.6	11.8	23
1993	159	16.3	9.8	20.1
1994	151	16.0	9.4	23.2
1995	167	14.9	11.2	20.4
1996	167	14.9	11.2	20.4
1997	160	14.0	11.4	18.1
1998	157	13.9	11.3	21.7
1999	232	13.0	17.8	23.7
2000	208	16.3	12.8	22.6
2001	201	16.2	12.4	23.9
2002	131	13.9	9.4	35.1
2003	131	13.9	9.4	35.1
2004	134	8.9	15.1	25.4
2005	129	9.9	13.0	n/a
2006	119	9.9	12.0	n/a
2007	129	9.9	13.0	17.8
2008	119	10.4	11.4	8.4
2009	131	10.3	12.7	19.1
2010	129	10.3	12.5	20.2
2011	124	10.5	11.7	24.2
2012	122	9.6	12.7	26.2
2013	125	10.3	12.0	34.4
2014	138	10.7	12.8	37
2015	133	n/a	n/a	33.1
2016	140	11.0	12.7	41.4
2017	122	11.8	10.3	36.9
2018	110	11.8	9.2	41.8
2019	113	11.4	9.8	47.8
2020	113	11.3	9.9	49.6
2021	117	12.8	9.0	60.7
2022	124	12.7	9.7	58.1
2023	144	11.7	12.2	54.2

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	$519 (4.3%)	$11,553 (95.7%)	$12,073
2020	$476 (3.2%)	$14,377 (96.8%)	$14,854
2021	$1,938 (11.5%)	$14,902 (88.5%)	$16,839

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 336^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 329^th of 415 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Independence High)	33.3	35.1	1.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Independence School District)	33.3	35.1	1.8%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Independence High)	30.4	40.6	10.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Independence School District)	30.4	40.6	10.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	144	27.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	28	62	121.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	79	77	2.5%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.8%	54.2%	6.4%

Schools Near Independence High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence High	Public	9-12	23786 Indee Blvd	Independence	54747	Trempealeau County	Independence School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 985-3172	144	12	12.2	54.2%	77 (53.5%)	2 (1.4%)	62 (43.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26.2	350^th of 431 public high schools	18.8%		27.1	329^th of 415 public high schools	20.7%	21			25.0								42.9		$16,839	$1,938	$14,902
Whitehall Memorial Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	19121 Hobson St	Whitehall	54773	Trempealeau County	Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 538-4364	338	27	12.3	44.1%	266 (78.7%)	3 (0.9%)	53 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	27.3	342^nd of 431 public high schools	20.6%		25.5	337^th of 415 public high schools	18.8%	5	25.0	36.5	36.5		47.6	56.4		65.1	87.3	81.8	41.2	76.4	$14,490	$814	$13,676
Arcadia High	Public	9-12	756 Raider Dr	Arcadia	54612	Trempealeau County	Arcadia School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 323-3315	417	28	15.0	68.3%	141 (33.8%)	2 (0.5%)	272 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14.7	395^th of 431 public high schools	8.4%		21.7	358^th of 415 public high schools	13.7%	37	33.7	20.2	29.8								29.0		$14,731	$638	$14,093
Blair-Taylor Middle/High	Public	6-12	N31024 Elland Rd	Blair	54616	Trempealeau County	Blair-Taylor School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 989-2525	327	28	11.6	46.5%	291 (89.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	47.8	232^nd of 431 public high schools	46.2%		21.7	360^th of 415 public high schools	13.3%	128	48.7	48.7	48.7	41.5	35.9	31.4	41.5	45.3	60.0	48.6	27.9	34.3	$14,450	$575	$13,875
Eleva-Strum High	Public	9-12	W23597 Us-10	Strum	54770	Trempealeau County	Eleva-Strum School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 695-2696	187	18	10.5	1.6%	167 (89.3%)	2 (1.1%)	17 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	26.1	353^rd of 431 public high schools	18.1%		50.7	197^th of 415 public high schools	52.5%	156	26.0	24.0	30.0								51.7		$16,510	$505	$16,005
Gilmanton High	Public	9-12	S889 Larson Rd	Gilmanton	54743	Buffalo County	Gilmanton School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 946-3158	39	5	7.1	56.4%	37 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											63.6		$18,903	$1,071	$17,832
Osseo-Fairchild High	Public	9-12	50851 East St	Osseo	54758	Trempealeau County	Osseo-Fairchild School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 597-3141	257	23	11.3	36.2%	237 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	21.5	371^st of 431 public high schools	13.9%		22.5	352^nd of 415 public high schools	15.2%	19	37.9	29.3	29.3								34.7		$15,312	$1,111	$14,200
Mondovi High	Public	9-12	337 N Jackson St	Mondovi	54755	Buffalo County	Mondovi School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 926-3656	250	19	13.1	34.0%	234 (93.6%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	52.6	201^st of 431 public high schools	53.4%		54.1	185^th of 415 public high schools	55.4%	16	54.7	45.3	51.6								25.9		$13,601	$684	$12,916
Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High	Public	9-12	17511 N Main	Galesville	54630	Trempealeau County	Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 582-2291	403	30	13.3	24.3%	367 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	67.2	116^th of 431 public high schools	73.1%		45.6	228^th of 415 public high schools	45.1%	112	52.9	54.8	52.9								45.7		$13,509	$442	$13,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence High

What schools feed into Independence High?

Independence High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Independence Elementary
Middle : Independence Middle

How many students attend Independence High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Independence High.

What is the racial makeup of Independence High?

Students at Independence High are 53% White, 43% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Independence High in?

Independence School District

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Independence High ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Wisconsin high schools.

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