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#6245 of 9,539 schools in CA
Independence Continuation
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Lake Balboa, CA
A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independence Continuation score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 11% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence Continuation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,653
Median home value
$765,000
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Birmingham Community Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 3,090 | Compare → |
| Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| High Tech LaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #611 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence Continuation is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Continuation
Independence Continuation is a public high school in Lake Balboa, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 119 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,245 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Continuation
What grades does Independence Continuation serve?
Independence Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Independence Continuation?
Independence Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Continuation is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Continuation rank in CA?
Independence Continuation ranks #6,245 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Independence Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Independence Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Continuation has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Independence Continuation a charter school?
No, Independence Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Continuation a Title I school?
No, Independence Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Continuation?
76.5% of students at Independence Continuation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 881-7737
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91406)
- 52,661
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91406; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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