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Public high school · Independence Local · Independence, Ohio

Independence High School

Independence High School rates 8.3, right at the middle of Independence Local's high schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Independence Local median is 8.3.

#188 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Independence Local: 1 high schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

An Independence Local high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Independence High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

It ranks 188 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 2 of 3 in Independence Local.

Math82%20 points above the Ohio average of 62%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Reading87%24 points above the Ohio average of 63%High-school course exams · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2023, reaching 85% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 34 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
25% of the rating
Academics
8.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 44131; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Independence High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Cleveland school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$98,838
Median home value
$252,400
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
3.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
21
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,040/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Independence. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
25.2% participation · state average 2.3 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
18 sports
8 boys' · 10 girls' · 27 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Independence High Schoolthis school
    8.3
  2. Cuyahoga Hts High School3.7 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Independence High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Independence High School serve?

Independence High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Independence High School?

Independence High School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Independence High School rank in OH?

Independence High School ranks #188 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Independence High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Independence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Independence High School a charter school?

No, Independence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Independence High School a Title I school?

No, Independence High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence High School?

13.3% of students at Independence High School 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
309
Student-teacher ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cuyahoga County
Phone
(216) 642-5860
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$19,721
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 44131)
20,619
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
49.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.