Independence High School (02M544) 
850 10 AVENUE, MANHATTAN, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-262-8067
Hours: 8:25am - 2:45pm
School Website: https://www.ihsnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M544/
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School Leader: Sara Powers (spowers4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Denise Yepez (dyepez@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Bryce Wisell (bwisell@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Bryce Wisell (bwisell@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Blake Schnell (bschnell@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Independence High School is a transfer high school, serving students seeking a small, caring environment with high academic standards. We offer the opportunity for accelerated credit accumulation and a high level of individualized instruction. Every student receives personalized counseling, with an advisor who helps them achieve goals and set post-secondary plans. Our community is actively engaged in helping students maintain academic excellence, foster self-esteem, and make healthy decisions. We nurture a passion for learning and problem-solving using Restorative Practices in an environment built on high accountability and support. Families maintain a high level of engagement with the school. Students participate in field trips, college visits, and career fairs. Our Learn to Work program offers paid internship opportunities and career certifications.
Reports: School Budget | Room Utilization
Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships
School Features:
Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 43.00%
Black 35.90%
Hispanic 57.80%
White 2.60%
Other 1.80%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (-1-)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 36 (49%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (93%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (7%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 22 (76%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (24%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 0 (0%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (100%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports