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#1136 of 1,288 schools in LA
Independence High Magnet
High School · Tangipahoa Parish · Independence, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
270 Tiger Avenue, Independence, LA 70443
- Math 11% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independence High Magnet score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Independence High Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,888/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,333
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tangipahoa Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite High MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 416 | Compare → |
| Hammond High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,772 | Compare → |
| Jewel M. Sumner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
| Kentwood High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 313 | 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.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #21 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence High Magnet is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence High Magnet
Independence High Magnet is a public high school in Independence, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 515 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence High Magnet
What grades does Independence High Magnet serve?
Independence High Magnet serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Independence High Magnet?
Independence High Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High Magnet is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence High Magnet rank in LA?
Independence High Magnet ranks #1,136 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Independence High Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence High Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 High Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence High Magnet has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Independence High Magnet a charter school?
No, Independence High Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence High Magnet a Title I school?
No, Independence High Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence High Magnet?
80.0% of students at Independence High Magnet 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (985) 878-9436
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70443)
- 8,359
- 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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70443; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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