Independence High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glendale, Arizona 85303 · Glendale Union High School District (4285)
#137 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#9259 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high located in Glendale, in the Glendale Union High School District (4285) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,907 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 137th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,907.
There are 70 schools in Glendale; Independence High School ranks 27th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)22.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Discovery School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students · 697 m away
Challenger Middle School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
839 students · 1.1 km away
Desert Garden Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
205 students · 1.1 km away
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students · 1.4 km away
Sunset Vista
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
676 students · 1.4 km away
Sun Valley Academy-Glendale
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
192 students · 1.7 km away
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
675 students · 2.1 km away
Bicentennial South School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
729 students · 2.2 km away
Don Mensendick School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
558 students · 2.4 km away
Harold W Smith School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
719 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Desert Mountain High School
Scottsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Sierra Linda High School
Tolleson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,911 students
Casa Grande Union High School
Casa Grande · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,912 students
Willow Canyon High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,901 students
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,900 students
Sunrise Mountain High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,896 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence High School rank in Arizona?
Independence High School ranks #137 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #9259 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School had 1,907 students in 2025.
Is Independence High School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.