Independence High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 446 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 146th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P. O. Box 159, Independence, MS 38638
School District Details
- Tate County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,881
- Graduation Rate: 61.6%
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 3,027
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 446
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 229 (51.3%)
- Females: 217 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 38 (8.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 255 (57.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 293 (65.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 177 | 39.7% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2.0% |
| White | 260 | 58.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 119 | 26.7% |
| 10th Grade | 106 | 23.8% |
| 11th Grade | 105 | 23.5% |
| 12th Grade | 106 | 23.8% |
| Ungraded | 10 | 2.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $39,434
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,664 | 37% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,800 | 63% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Student on January 17, 2007
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - this is a great school! i love ita
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