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Independence Continuation

Lake Balboa, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
independencechs.lausd.org6501 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406(818) 881-7737
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

37 students tested

24.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 16.3% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met24.3%
  • Nearly met43.2%
  • Not met32.4%

Math

36 students tested

5.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 6.1% did.

  • Exceeded0.0%
  • Met5.6%
  • Nearly met2.8%
  • Not met91.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year195164
Suspended in or out of school1.5% · 33.0% · 5
Suspensions35
Violence with injury10
Violence without injury23
Weapons00
Drugs02
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall92119
Suspended out of school9.8% · 92.5% · 3
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

75.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted167141
Chronically absent79.6% · 13375.2% · 106

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

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

119 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino87.4%
x
White8.4%
x
Black or African American4.2%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 062271003100

District
Los Angeles Unified
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
119 students
Teachers (FTE)
6.1

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