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Independence High

San Francisco, CA

Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

20 students tested

63.2% met or exceeded the standard.

  • Exceeded31.6%
  • Met31.6%
  • Nearly met21.1%
  • Not met15.8%

Math

20 students tested

20.0% met or exceeded the standard.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met20.0%
  • Nearly met35.0%
  • Not met45.0%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

0.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year311305
Suspended in or out of school2.3% · 70.0% · 0
Suspensions70
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury70
Weapons00
Drugs00
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall204195
Suspended out of school2.0% · 43.6% · 7
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

37.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted306298
Chronically absent43.1% · 13237.2% · 111

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

197 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino32.0%
x
White26.9%
x
Black or African American15.2%
x
Asian10.2%
x
Two or More Races14.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Independence High describes its teaching philosophy as individualized, flexible, and centered on helping a diverse group of students become self-determined learners who can succeed in school, careers, and beyond. The school emphasizes project-based learning that makes work relevant and meaningful, with student voice, choice, collaboration, and inquiry, while pairing that instruction with strong supports such as advisors, learning lab time, counseling, and wellness services. (sfusd.edu)

Public school directory

NCES ID 063441007840

District
San Francisco Unified
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
197 students
Teachers (FTE)
16.6

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