Independence Sr High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kansas 67301 · Independence
#105 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#11215 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence Sr High
Independence Sr High is a public high located in Independence, in the Independence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 105th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 4 schools in Independence; Independence Sr High ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
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 Sr High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Sr High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eisenhower Elem
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
323 students · 539 m away
Jefferson School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students · 1.0 km away
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students · 1.1 km away
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
Cherryvale · Public high · Grades 7–12
277 students · 15 km away
Lincoln Central Elem
Cherryvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students · 15 km away
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540 students
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students
Louisburg High
Louisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Chanute High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Sr High a good school?
Independence Sr High has a Success Index (US) of 38.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #105 of 296 in Kansas. 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 Sr High rank in Kansas?
Independence Sr High ranks #105 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #11215 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Sr High?
Independence Sr High had 550 students in 2025.
Is Independence Sr High a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Sr High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Sr High?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Independence Sr High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.