Is Independence Senior High a good school?

Independence Senior High ranks 46 th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Independence Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended Independence Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Senior High?

Students at Independence Senior High are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% American Indian.

What schools feed into Independence Senior High?

Independence Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary Elementary : Jefferson School Middle : Independence Middle

Independence Senior High

Summary:

Independence Senior High is a public high school located in Independence, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 563 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Kansas, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Independence Senior High stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the district and across the state on standardized tests, with 37.11% of 10th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35.75% in the district and 27.57% statewide. The school's performance is particularly impressive in Science, with 41.66% of 11th-graders proficient or better, compared to 38.64% in the district and 27.37% statewide. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, Caney Valley High has a lower ranking and performance on state assessments than Independence Senior High, while the nearby Coffeyville schools, such as Field Kindley High, have significantly lower academic performance. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Independence Senior High has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, suggesting the school is effectively supporting these students and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301

(620) 332-1815

District: Independence

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,645

Feeder schools for Independence Senior High:

Elementary:	Eisenhower Elementary
	Jefferson School
Middle:	Independence Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 534

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.0%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence Senior High ranks better than 85.5% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Independence Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Senior High is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Independence Senior High employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Senior High is $10,645.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Senior High 46^th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Independence Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Independence:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 98^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	53.01	124^th	262	52.7%
2007	49.10	150^th	280	46.4%
2008	36.61	196^th	267	26.6%
2009	44.60	188^th	291	35.4%
2010	18.52	269^th	302	10.9%
2011	10.37	282^nd	298	5.4%
2012	24.61	285^th	317	10.1%
2013	41.66	240^th	323	25.7%
2015	53.36	158^th	326	51.5%
2016	61.55	106^th	313	66.1%
2017	63.57	102^nd	316	67.7%
2018	68.05	78^th	314	75.2%
2019	75.67	55^th	325	83.1%
2021	63.64	92^nd	320	71.3%
2022	85.90	21^st	324	93.5%
2023	78.31	46^th	327	85.9%
2024	77.69	46^th	318	85.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	41.99	32^nd	58	44.8%
2021	24.33	44^th	55	20.0%
2023	56.17	22^nd	64	65.6%
2024	74.17	13^th	67	80.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	93.00	4^th	111	96.4%
2021	43.89	51^st	115	55.7%
2022	75.64	12^th	117	89.7%
2023	83.63	10^th	122	91.8%
2024	49.57	46^th	124	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	71.24	52^nd	228	77.2%
2019	80.15	25^th	229	89.1%
2021	56.70	72^nd	213	66.2%
2022	89.13	11^th	223	95.1%
2023	72.73	38^th	250	84.8%
2024	87.50	18^th	249	92.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.76	68^th	248	72.6%
2019	77.69	42^nd	249	83.1%
2021	60.80	86^th	250	65.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	93.00	4^th	111	96.4%
2021	43.89	51^st	115	55.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	65.44	72^nd	248	71.0%
2019	69.17	55^th	252	78.2%
2021	61.93	78^th	258	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.85	12^th	50	76.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	68.25	27^th	92	70.7%
2021	49.56	44^th	99	55.6%
2022	83.27	9^th	102	91.2%
2023	35.25	71^st	110	35.5%
2024	49.83	41^st	105	61.0%

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Rank History for White students at Independence Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.83	71^st	296	76.0%
2019	76.98	45^th	306	85.3%
2021	67.72	69^th	302	77.2%
2022	85.58	21^st	307	93.2%
2023	85.56	23^rd	309	92.6%
2024	78.95	38^th	295	87.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	688	35	6	22	11	n/a	n/a	0	762
1989	641	35	3	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	700
1990	627	43	1	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	701
1991	596	37	2	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	666
1992	561	34	5	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	630
1993	585	41	5	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	657
1994	594	59	4	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	681
1995	647	62	4	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	740
1996	647	62	4	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	740
1997	645	59	4	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	729
1998	625	114	6	29	8	n/a	n/a	0	782
1999	663	68	8	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	764
2000	701	53	12	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	789
2001	653	60	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
2002	631	56	6	32	7	n/a	n/a	0	732
2003	631	56	6	32	7	n/a	n/a	0	732
2004	592	58	12	28	9	n/a	n/a	0	699
2005	582	54	8	33	9	n/a	n/a	1	687
2006	557	47	9	33	10	n/a	n/a	2	658
2007	532	47	8	31	9	n/a	n/a	3	630
2008	500	44	6	34	9	n/a	n/a	3	596
2009	480	52	5	35	10	n/a	n/a	3	585
2010	443	42	6	48	6	2	37	0	584
2011	439	40	6	45	7	0	32	0	569
2012	487	45	6	46	16	1	29	0	630
2013	493	40	6	48	13	0	32	0	632
2014	498	36	3	41	18	0	31	0	627
2015	474	34	2	39	18	0	36	0	603
2016	477	31	3	41	17	0	32	0	601
2017	469	28	5	38	16	0	30	0	586
2018	463	34	5	41	14	0	35	0	592
2019	486	27	7	48	10	0	40	0	618
2020	439	24	9	56	14	0	42	0	584
2021	461	27	6	59	12	0	39	0	604
2022	419	28	2	59	8	0	39	0	555
2023	406	31	6	66	12	0	42	0	563
2024	374	30	4	61	14	0	51	0	534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	762	43.0	17.7	0
1989	700	43.0	16.2	n/a
1990	701	42.1	16.6	0
1991	666	43.0	15.4	n/a
1992	630	39.3	16.0	16.8
1993	657	38.7	17.0	16.6
1994	681	38.8	17.6	19.8
1995	740	40.0	18.5	25.1
1996	740	40.0	18.5	25.1
1997	729	38.9	18.7	23.3
1998	782	42.6	18.4	25.7
1999	764	44.3	17.2	26.2
2000	789	48.5	16.3	27
2001	747	48.8	15.3	27
2002	732	49.8	14.7	32.1
2003	732	49.8	14.7	32.1
2004	699	48.6	14.4	38.8
2005	687	48.6	14.1	41.5
2006	658	48.6	13.5	41.9
2007	630	48.6	13.0	42.7
2008	596	38.6	15.4	43.3
2009	585	38.6	15.2	47.6
2010	584	44.6	13.0	51.5
2011	569	43.1	13.2	50.6
2012	630	47.2	13.3	47.9
2013	632	45.9	13.7	47.2
2014	627	47.6	13.1	50.9
2015	603	47.0	12.8	52.1
2016	601	44.0	13.6	53.1
2017	586	44.2	13.2	54.4
2018	592	43.7	13.5	55.1
2019	618	45.7	13.5	54.2
2020	584	46.4	12.5	57.7
2021	604	45.9	13.1	57.6
2022	555	43.4	12.7	54.1
2023	563	42.4	13.2	56.7
2024	534	42.4	12.5	62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	762	43.0	17.7	0
1989	700	43.0	16.2	n/a
1990	701	42.1	16.6	0
1991	666	43.0	15.4	n/a
1992	630	39.3	16.0	16.8
1993	657	38.7	17.0	16.6
1994	681	38.8	17.6	19.8
1995	740	40.0	18.5	25.1
1996	740	40.0	18.5	25.1
1997	729	38.9	18.7	23.3
1998	782	42.6	18.4	25.7
1999	764	44.3	17.2	26.2
2000	789	48.5	16.3	27
2001	747	48.8	15.3	27
2002	732	49.8	14.7	32.1
2003	732	49.8	14.7	32.1
2004	699	48.6	14.4	38.8
2005	687	48.6	14.1	41.5
2006	658	48.6	13.5	41.9
2007	630	48.6	13.0	42.7
2008	596	38.6	15.4	43.3
2009	585	38.6	15.2	47.6
2010	584	44.6	13.0	51.5
2011	569	43.1	13.2	50.6
2012	630	47.2	13.3	47.9
2013	632	45.9	13.7	47.2
2014	627	47.6	13.1	50.9
2015	603	47.0	12.8	52.1
2016	601	44.0	13.6	53.1
2017	586	44.2	13.2	54.4
2018	592	43.7	13.5	55.1
2019	618	45.7	13.5	54.2
2020	584	46.4	12.5	57.7
2021	604	45.9	13.1	57.6
2022	555	43.4	12.7	54.1
2023	563	42.4	13.2	56.7
2024	534	42.4	12.5	62.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$767 (7.2%)	$9,878 (92.8%)	$10,645

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 55^th of 325 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 327 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Independence Senior High)	36.9	34.8	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Independence)	36.9	34.8	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	28.5	26.7	1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Independence Senior High)	34.8	29.5	5.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Independence)	34.8	29.5	5.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	24.5	21	3.5%
11th Grade Science (Independence Senior High)	37.2	40	2.8%
11th Grade Science (Independence)	37.2	40	2.8%
11th Grade Science (Kansas)	32.4	28.9	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	618	563	8.9%
African American	27	31	14.8%
American Indian	10	12	20%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	48	66	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	486	406	16.5%
Two or More Races	40	42	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	56.7%	2.5%

Schools Near Independence Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence Senior High	Public	9-12	1301 N. 10th St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	No	(620) 332-1815	534	42	12.5	62.2%	374 (70.0%)	30 (5.6%)	61 (11.4%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.6%)	77.7	46^th of 318 public high schools	85.5%		78.3	46^th of 327 public high schools	85.9%				37.1	37.1			27.3	27.3		41.7	41.7	$10,645	$767	$9,878
BRIDGES Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	2615 W Main	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 926-0612	34				20 (58.8%)	8 (23.5%)	4 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Cherryvale Senior / Middle School	Public	7-12	700 S Carson	Cherryvale	67335	Montgomery County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	No	(620) 336-8100	288	27	10.7	72.9%	240 (83.3%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	28.6	249^th of 318 public high schools	21.7%		23.9	273^rd of 327 public high schools	16.5%	24	20.0	12.5	25.0	18.8	15.6	8.9	10.4	11.4	25.0	20.5	23.0	$12,623	$789	$11,834
Neodesha High	Public	7-12	1001 N 8th Street	Neodesha	66757	Wilson County	Neodesha	No	No	No	No	(620) 325-3015	351	29	11.9	52.7%	293 (83.5%)	6 (1.7%)	13 (3.7%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.3%)	63.9	89^th of 318 public high schools	72.0%		53.6	143^rd of 327 public high schools	56.3%	54	20.3	7.3	32.7	19.9	22.0	9.1	38.5	22.9	9.1	23.2	16.2	$13,659	$1,482	$12,177
Coffeyville Virtual Program	Public, Virtual	6-12	1110 West 8th St.	Coffeyville	67337	Montgomery County	Coffeyville	No	No	Yes	No	(620) 252-6410	50				15 (30.0%)	5 (10.0%)	11 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (36.0%)								(n/a)
Field Kindley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1110 W 8th	Coffeyville	67337	Montgomery County	Coffeyville	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 252-6410	454	32	14.1	55.7%	192 (42.3%)	37 (8.1%)	128 (28.2%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (17.6%)	18.6	281^st of 318 public high schools	11.6%		16.2	294^th of 327 public high schools	10.1%	13			18.6	18.6			13.2	13.2		11.2	11.2	$12,112	$1,121	$10,991
Caney Valley High	Public	7-12	601 E. Bullpup Blvd	Caney	67333	Montgomery County	Caney Valley	No	No	No	No	(620) 879-9220	326	29	11.3	42.0%	258 (79.1%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.5%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.2%)	69.1	73^rd of 318 public high schools	77.0%		74.1	57^th of 327 public high schools	82.6%	16	37.2	30.0	44.9	36.8	39.5	21.7	22.4	27.0	40.0	32.0	36.4	$11,219	$805	$10,414
Caney Valley Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	601 E. Bullpups Blvd	Caney	67333	Montgomery County	Caney Valley	Yes	No	No	No	(620) 879-9232	2	2	1.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$6,213	$537	$5,677

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