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Independence High School

Charlotte, NC


Independence High School
1967 Patriot Dr
Charlotte, NC  28227
Phone: 980-343-6900
Mecklenburg County

CarolinaSchoolHub Rating: 4 out of 10 stars
4  

Grades Served: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,022
Type: Regular School
Independence High School

Independence High School



Metro Area Ranking

#71
Metro Area High School Ranking: Independence High School is ranked #71 out of 104 of the best high schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas (32nd percentile). Cick the link to see all 104 high schools.

State Ranking

#310
Statewide High School Ranking: Independence High School is ranked #310 out of 449 of the best high schools in North Carolina (31st percentile). Click the link to see all 449 high schools.

Overall, Independence High School is a 4-star school (on a scale of 1 to 10 stars) based on CarolinaSchoolHub’s analysis. The school is located in Mecklenburg County, NC. Independence High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,022 students and serves grades 9-12. Below you’ll find information about this school’s test scores and more.

94.5
(Exceeded Growth)
Student Growth Score: Independence High School had a Student Growth Score of 94.5. This placed Independence High School in the 93rd percentile of 2385 North Carolina public schools with student growth data available. NCDPI’s growth score measures how well schools grow student achievement over time. Scores range from 50.0 to 100.0 - with 100.0 indicating the highest growth in student achievement and 50.0 indicating the lowest.

 North Carolina Letter Grades
C
  North Carolina Overall Letter Grade

Please note: The state of North Carolina assigns letter grades to public schools, on an A through F scale.


Students

Student Enrollment Trend

Diversity Indicators

  
 American Indian - N/A
  
 American Indian - N/A
 Asian - 6%
 Asian - 6%
 Black - 29%
 Black - 29%
 Hispanic - 43%
 Hispanic - 43%
 Two or More Races - 3%
 Two or More Races - 3%
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 
 Pacific Islander - N/A
 White - 19%
 White - 19%

Please note: The numbers above represent combined percentages of end-of-grade and end-of-course tests taken by students at Independence High School for the 2022-2023 school year, as reported by the NCDPI. Actual percentages of students may vary somewhat from those indicated.


North Carolina Standardized Tests
Average ACT Scores
Subject Average Score at
This School
Average Score
This School's State
Percentile Rating
State Percentile
State Average of
All NC Schools
State Average
English 13.9 26th 16.0
Math 16.4 29th 17.5
Reading 16.3 31st 18.2
Science 16.4 29th 17.9

Nearly all North Carolina public and charter school students who are enrolled in grade 11 for the first time are required to take the ACT. In the chart above, you can get a sense for how the average ACT scores at Independence High School stack up against those of other high schools in North Carolina.

Average SAT Scores
Subject Average Score at This School Average Score
Reading 520
Math 507
Composite Score 1027
SAT Participation Rate 22 %

Independence High School had an average SAT score of 1027 (math and reading combined). This means the school’s average SAT scores ranked #146 out of 281 NC high schools (48th percentile). On this site, you can see the SAT scores of North Carolina high schools. The SAT participation rate at Independence High School was 22% in our most recently available data. Above you can also see how the school’s ACT scores compare to other schools in North Carolina.

Graduation Rate
 82% - Independence High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools
 82% - Independence High School
 88% - Median of North Carolina high schools

End of Course Scores

EOC Biology

 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 62% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 10% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 19% - Level 4 (Solid)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)
 9% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC English 2

 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 46% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 24% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 28% - Level 4 (Solid)
 28% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)

EOC Math I

 75% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 75% - Level 1 & 2 (Not Proficient)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 19% - Level 3 (At Grade Level)
 6% - Level 4 (Solid)
 6% - Level 4 (Solid)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)
 < 5% - Level 5 (Superior)


School test scores, student data and teacher data are from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) information for the 2022-2023 school year. Rankings for Independence High School and other area schools were developed by CarolinaSchoolHub.

Regular Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Northeast Middle School
0.3 miles Mint Hill 6-8
Lebanon Road Elementary School
0.9 miles Charlotte PK-5
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
1.3 miles Charlotte K-5
Albemarle Road Middle School
2.4 miles Charlotte 6-8
Albemarle Road Elementary School
2.4 miles Charlotte K-5
Hickory Grove Elementary School
2.6 miles Charlotte PK-5
Bain Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles Mint Hill PK-5
Rocky River High School
2.9 miles Mint Hill 9-12
Piney Grove Elementary School
3.0 miles Charlotte PK-5
Crown Point Elementary School
3.0 miles Matthews PK-5
Mint Hill Middle School
3.1 miles Matthews 6-8
Idlewild Elementary School
3.2 miles Charlotte PK-5
Charlotte East Language Academy
3.4 miles Charlotte K-8
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
3.8 miles Charlotte PK-5
Clear Creek Elementary School
4.0 miles Charlotte PK-5
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Northeast Middle School
0.3 miles 6-8
Lebanon Road Elementary School
0.9 miles PK-5
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
1.3 miles K-5
Albemarle Road Middle School
2.4 miles 6-8
Albemarle Road Elementary School
2.4 miles K-5
Hickory Grove Elementary School
2.6 miles PK-5
Bain Elementary School
10 
2.7 miles PK-5
Rocky River High School
2.9 miles 9-12
Piney Grove Elementary School
3.0 miles PK-5
Crown Point Elementary School
3.0 miles PK-5
Mint Hill Middle School
3.1 miles 6-8
Idlewild Elementary School
3.2 miles PK-5
Charlotte East Language Academy
3.4 miles K-8
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
3.8 miles PK-5
Clear Creek Elementary School
4.0 miles PK-5


Charters Schools Nearby

School Name Stars Distance City Grades
Served
Queen's Grant Community School
2.6 miles Mint Hill K-12
Charlotte Secondary School
4.7 miles Charlotte 6-12
KIPP Charlotte
5.8 miles Charlotte K-8
Matthews Charter Academy
6.1 miles Matthews K-8
United Community School
7.5 miles Charlotte K-8
Sugar Creek Charter School
7.5 miles Charlotte K-12
A.C.E. Academy
7.7 miles Harrisburg K-8
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
8.1 miles Indian Trail K-9
VERITAS Community School
8.5 miles Charlotte K-8
Charlotte Lab School
8.6 miles Charlotte K-11
School Name Stars Distance Grades
Served
Queen's Grant Community School
2.6 miles K-12
Charlotte Secondary School
4.7 miles 6-12
KIPP Charlotte
5.8 miles K-8
Matthews Charter Academy
6.1 miles K-8
United Community School
7.5 miles K-8
Sugar Creek Charter School
7.5 miles K-12
A.C.E. Academy
7.7 miles K-8
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
8.1 miles K-9
VERITAS Community School
8.5 miles K-8
Charlotte Lab School
8.6 miles K-11