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Independence High

East Side Union High · Santa Clara County · 1776 Educational Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95133-1703

(408) 928-9500 · independence.esuhsd.org/

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4/10
#785
Rank 785 out of 1,227
Top 64%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1023 · 17th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #813 · 34th percentile
Science8/10 · #289 · 78th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Independence High sits in the heart of East San Jose, a neighborhood with deep roots in the Latino community and a strong sense of local pride. The school stands out for its science program, which ranks well above its English and math scores — making it a potential draw for families with students who light up in lab settings or hands-on STEM work. Families who are embedded in the East Side community and looking for a school close to home will find Independence tied to the rhythms of this dense, working-class part of San Jose, where local connection often matters as much as rankings.

Student Demographics

515 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
193 (37%)
Hispanic
189 (37%)
Filipino
88 (17%)
White
13 (3%)
African American
13 (3%)
Multiple Races
13 (3%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners141 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged323 (63%)
Students with Disabilities74 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,289
Enrollment
104
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

85.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

25
AP Courses
offered
25%
AP Participation
of students
630
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

76'ers · CIF Central Coast Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #331 · 85th percentile

224 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found