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: 10th Grade Seats Available, 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:

• Offers 10th Grade Seats
• 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

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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

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

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports