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Independence High (Alternative)

PublicAlternative/other
Alhambra, California · Alhambra Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students88
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
Independence High (Alternative)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
88
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
59%-6.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance

Overview

Independence High (Alternative) is a public school in Alhambra, California. The school enrolls 88 students. It is part of the Alhambra Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
DistrictAlhambra Unified
County6037
CityAlhambra
ZIP91801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060015310932

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment88
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino80.6%
Black / African American10.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.1%
Hispanic
80.6%
Black
10.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %59%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)