Independence High School (02M544)
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850 10Th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-262-8067
Email: NLewis35@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:00am - 02:25pm
Principal: Sara Powers
School Website: https://www.ihsnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/46380
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/02M544/HS/
Subway: 1, A, B, C, D to 59th St-Columbus Circle; E to 50th St; N, Q, R to 57th St
Bus: BxM2, M10, M104, M11, M12, M20, M31, M5, M50, M57, M66, M7
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About
Independence High School embraces teaching and learning in a small, caring environment with high academic standards. We offer a multicultural, interdisciplinary curriculum with an infusion of arts and technology. 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 assemblies, college visits, and career fairs.
Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Saturday Programs, Summer Session
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
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
- (Group 1) Open to New York City residents - see eligibility
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Academic Summary & Data (-1-)
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School Demographics (-1-)
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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