Independence High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Ohio 43232 · Columbus City Schools District
#776 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#16693 of 16,910 nationally
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high located in Columbus, in the Columbus City Schools District school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 852 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 776th of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is students per teacher (25th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 852.
There are 221 schools in Columbus; Independence High School ranks 198th of 205 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)6%
- Reading proficiency (30%)19%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
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
- 852
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 6%
- 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).
Liberty Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 210 m away
Dunloe Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students · 1.0 km away
Groveport Madison Middle School North
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
485 students · 1.6 km away
Sedalia Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 1.6 km away
Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
242 students · 2.0 km away
Capital City Career Prep High School
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 9–12
93 students · 2.2 km away
Asbury Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 2.2 km away
Performance Academy Eastland
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
320 students · 2.3 km away
Madison Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 2.3 km away
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 7–12
473 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Madison High School
Mansfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Butler High School
Vandalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
856 students
Harvey High School
Painesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
847 students
West High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
846 students
West Carrollton High School
West Carrollton · Public high · Grades 9–12
846 students
Granville High School
Granville · Public high · Grades 9–12
845 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence High School a good school?
Independence High School has a Success Index (US) of 8.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #776 of 802 in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
Independence High School ranks #776 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #16693 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School had 852 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.