Independence High School vs. Lowell High School
Should you attend Independence High School or Lowell 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Lowell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Independence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,571 students in grades 9-12, Lowell High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (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 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
235 students
2,571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
123 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#54 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
96%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
80%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
21
684
Grade 10 Students
54
584
Grade 11 Students
73
661
Grade 12 Students
87
642
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
53%
% Hispanic
32%
17%
% Black
17%
2%
% White
22%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
12%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%