Independence High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95133 · East Side Union High
#336 of 1,343 high schools in California
#7512 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High
Independence High is a public high located in San Jose, in the East Side Union High school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 336th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,289.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; Independence High ranks 92nd of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47%
- 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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
KIPP San Jose Collegiate
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 202 m away
ACE Charter High
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
313 students · 233 m away
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 6–12
202 students · 233 m away
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students · 1.4 km away
Ben Painter Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students · 1.4 km away
Anne Darling Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 1.5 km away
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students · 1.8 km away
Vinci Park Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students · 1.9 km away
Rocketship Discovery Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 1.9 km away
San Antonio Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,290 students
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2,292 students
Valencia High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,286 students
Venice Senior High
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Burroughs High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High a good school?
Independence High has a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #336 of 1,343 in California. 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 rank in California?
Independence High ranks #336 of 1,343 high schools in California and #7512 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High?
Independence High had 2,289 students in 2025.
Is Independence High a elementary school or a high school?
Independence High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.