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#652 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 8% in state

Independence H S

High School · Frisco ISD · Frisco, TX

A Frisco ISD high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10555 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Frisco, TX 75035

  • Math 78% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 91% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+34.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.7 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation67.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,217
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Independence H S score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
84%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Independence H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frisco), 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

$161,030

Median home value

$562,300

Median rent

$2,171/mo

College educated

67.7%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
67.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage H SEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.8 mi2,117Compare →
Liberty H SEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.8 mi1,730Compare →
Centennial H SEnrollment path unverified8.49–122.2 mi2,035Compare →
Red CometPrivate · tuition4.0privateK–122.2 mi1,297Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Frisco ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#14 of 72
District spending per student
$10,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Independence H S is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Independence H S

Independence H S is a public high school in Frisco, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 1,670 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Independence H S

What grades does Independence H S serve?

Independence H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Independence H S?

Independence H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,670 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Independence H S is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Independence H S rank in TX?

Independence H S ranks #652 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Independence H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Independence H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence H S has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Independence H S a charter school?

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

Is Independence H S a Title I school?

No, Independence H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence H S?

6.5% of students at Independence H S 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
1,670
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
111
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 75035)
86,135
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
38.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75035; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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