Independence High School

Independence High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
791 Mimosa Blvd,  Roswell, GA
Roswell Historic District Neighborhood
Fulton County Schools
3.8
3.5
202 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Independence High School in Downtown Roswell lives up to its name, offering students a variety of instruction methods to catch up on credits, graduate early or experience a nontraditional learning environment. This “school of choice,” made up of students from other area schools, has a smaller student body, between 200-300 students, with smaller class sizes and “blended” schedules that allow qualified students to combine online instruction with classroom instruction. Students learn at their own pace with one-on-one attention from teachers. Students who have gotten behind in their studies can catch up in this environment, while other students can have an opportunity to learn at a faster pace and graduate early.

School Details

Head of School
Tabatha Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
2.87
Graduation Rate
27%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
2.87
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
510
Verbal
580
Average ACT
20
Math
17
English
19
Reading
23
Science
21
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
46.2%
Black
33.8%
White
16.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
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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.
Georgia State University 32 Students
Kennesaw State University 23 Students
University of Georgia 17 Students
Georgia Southern University 16 Students
Emory University 14 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 12 Students
Gwinnett Technical College 12 Students
Georgia State University - Perimeter College 10 Students
Clark Atlanta University 8 Students
Georgia College & State University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 9 Students
Business 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Film and Video Studies 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Chemistry 3 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 3 Students
Nursing Assistant 3 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 3 Students
Photography 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/19/2019
Independence High School is one of the most helpful schools I've ever been to. Independence is a school of honor and they care so much for you to graduate on time or to even atleast graduate.
4.0 NicheUser
11/13/2015
I would say that my high school prepared me for college to some degree. I think I got a taste of what the real world looks like. The academics were fine, and I learned what I needed to know so that is what matters.
2.0 NicheUser
4/6/2015
Since Independence is an alternative school, too many kids flow in and out of it, defeating the purpose of having any true extracurricular activities.
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3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/15/2014
Fulton County School's best kept secret! A school who lives it's mission of "success for all students". My child was just about to give up on school until I learned about Independence. The Principal, teachers and staff are very supportive. I proud to say my child will graduate in December!
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2.0 parent
12/19/2011
While the concept of the school is great, the administrative staff is horrible, namely the counselor. Rude, arrogant, combative, condescending and not interested in helping my child at all....just there for the paycheck and free vacations.....not to mention the no excuse for missing class even if yo...
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