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Independence High

San Jose, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12 · Magnet
independence.esuhsd.org1776 Educational Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95133(408) 928-9500
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

429 students tested

62.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 60.1% did.

  • Exceeded29.1%
  • Met33.3%
  • Nearly met16.8%
  • Not met20.8%

Math

457 students tested

31.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.8% did.

  • Exceeded12.3%
  • Met18.7%
  • Nearly met21.3%
  • Not met47.7%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.7% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,5922,477
Suspended in or out of school1.5% · 381.7% · 43
Suspensions4756
Violence with injury3128
Violence without injury418
Weapons44
Drugs52
Defiance only10
Other24

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall2,7112,368
Suspended out of school4.5% · 1211.6% · 37
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.1% · 3
Expelled0.3% · 80.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

20.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,5122,379
Chronically absent22.1% · 55520.7% · 492

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

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

2,368 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino38.0%
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White2.7%
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Black or African American2.2%
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Asian52.0%
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Two or More Races4.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061182001302

District
East Side Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
2,368 students
Teachers (FTE)
112.7

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