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Independence High School
  • Public
  • SAN JOSE, CA
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Public School
East Side Union High School District
Independence High School
#434 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • SAN JOSE, CA
  • 830 reviews
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    Academics at Independence High School

    Academics
    A minus
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    91%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    67%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    65%
    AP Enrollment
    31%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Very High
    AP Science Enrollment
    High
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    24
    AP Other Enrollment
    Very High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    High
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1170
    410 responses
    Math
    590
    Verbal
    580
    Average ACT
    24
    94 responses
    Math
    23
    Reading
    24
    English
    24
    Science
    24
    Test Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
    • Save $200 When You Enroll Online

    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Business
      211 Students
    • Nursing
      169 Students
    • Psychology
      163 Students
    • Biology
      152 Students
    • Computer Science
      132 Students
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      91 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      83 Students
    • Chemistry
      76 Students
    • Computer Software Engineering
      57 Students
    • Sociology
      45 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 139 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      1%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      21%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      77%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      1%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 125 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      22%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      47%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      30%
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