Independence Jr High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 253 middle and high school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 270th out of 1,366 middle schools in IL.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6610 W Highland Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
- Principal or Admin: Paul Mcdermott
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Palos Heights School District 128
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,113
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 707
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 253
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 18.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 138 (54.5%)
- Females: 113 (44.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 4 | 1.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5.9% |
| White | 232 | 91.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 101 | 39.9% |
| 7th Grade | 74 | 29.2% |
| 8th Grade | 78 | 30.8% |
Attendance, Graduation, and Dropout Rates (2010)
Attendance Rate
School:
96.0%
District:
96.2%
State:
93.9%
Source: IL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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