Independence High (Continuation School) vs. Amador High School
Should you attend Independence High (Continuation School) or Amador High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence High (Continuation School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Amador High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Independence High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 615 students in grades 9-12, Amador High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
49 students
615 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2921 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
175
Grade 10 Students
1
119
Grade 11 Students
21
168
Grade 12 Students
27
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
25%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
55%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%