Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
850 10th Ave,  New York, NY
Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 2
4.0
4.7
257 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Independence High School is a public high school located in Hell’s Kitchen that is a transfer high school. A transfer high school is specifically designated for students who have fallen behind on their academic coursework or have previously dropped out of high school and wish to resume their studies. AP classes are available for students who demonstrate academic potential and wish to resume their AP coursework. Students are given a variety of learning methods and perspectives as they work towards their high school diploma in a collaborative setting. Independence High School is run in conjunction with the agency CAMDA which provides community resources to further the quality of life for residents of New York City. Admission to Independence High School is by application, and there are information sessions available every summer for students interested in learning more about the school. Independence High School offers students clubs, including boxing, yoga and photography. Students are also provided with the resources to find jobs and paid internships and take courses about money management alongside their academic coursework. The mission of Independence High School is to foster a safe and supportive environment so that students can complete their high school course work, further their critical thinking skills and pursue goals after graduation, whether college or a career path.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Ron Smolkin
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
2.92
Graduation Rate
22%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
2.92
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
1
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
67.4%
Black
25.8%
White
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 12 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 12 Students
CUNY Hunter College 9 Students
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 7 Students
Fashion Institute of Technology 6 Students
Boston University 5 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 5 Students
CUNY Kingsborough Community College 5 Students
Cornell University 4 Students
CUNY Bronx Community College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Small Business Management 5 Students
Psychology 4 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Biology 3 Students
Film and Video Studies 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
4/27/2016
My favorite experience at this school was the Spanish class. The Teacher was very helpful and caring. I wouldn't choose this school again because the students doesn't take school serious and mess up opportunity for the kids who does care
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4.7 3 Reviews
4.0 student
5/25/2017
My enrollment at the smaller site on 16 clarkson st. was simply because of a circumstantial position I was in as a student where I needed a fresh start and a different environment. The learning environment was always conducive for growth. I went in for orientation already close to graduating and all...
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5.0 other
1/26/2011
I went to this school before it changes its name to Independence High school. This school was West Manhattan Outreach Center when I went there and this is a great school. I was a transfer student with academic and social difficulties. This school made a a better person. I found out the teachers I ha...
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5.0 student
10/3/2009
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