Independence High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 439 high school students from grades 10-12
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Ron Smolkin
School Operational Details
- Alternative School
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 439
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 221 (50.3%)
- Females: 218 (49.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
Black | 171 | 39.0% |
Asian | 16 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 241 | 54.9% |
White | 10 | 2.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
10th Grade | 123 | 28.0% |
11th Grade | 147 | 33.5% |
12th Grade | 169 | 38.5% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
24.0%
District:
66.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
27.0%
District:
76.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
34.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 71-80%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
67.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
1.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
4.0%
District:
2.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
7.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
8.0%
District:
6.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
12.0%
District:
15.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
26.0%
District:
44.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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