Independence High School
Charlotte, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 68.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| School achievement score | 59.2 | 61.3 | 60.6 |
| Reading and math | 50.4% | 50.7% | 53.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 41% | 34.7% | 36.5% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 81.5% | 88.4% | 87.9% |
| English learner progress | 12.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| Math course rigor | 94.4% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Biology | 38.7% | 51.5% | 44.3% |
| School growth score | 94.5 | 88.3 | 96.6 |
| Growth status | Exceeded | Exceeded | Exceeded |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
9.221 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 8.754 | 16.087 | 9.221 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
101.95 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 189.50 | 151.53 | 101.95 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,985 | 2,017 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.5% · 189 | 8.7% · 175 |
| Suspended in school | 8.2% · 163 | 10.8% · 217 |
| Expelled | 0.2% · 3 | 0.1% · 3 |
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
2,020 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino45.7%
White16.6%
Black or African American28.4%
Asian6.0%
Two or More Races2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370297001229
- District
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 2,020 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118.3
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24