Independence High (Alternative)

1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340

ihs.muhsd.org

87 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located at 1900 G St. in Merced, California, is an alternative education institution within the Merced Union High School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible curriculum and personalized instruction. Its primary mission is to provide an inclusive space where students can overcome academic or personal challenges, recover credits, and stay on a productive path toward graduation.

The school emphasizes a supportive, small-classroom atmosphere that fosters closer relationships between students and faculty. By tailoring educational plans to individual needs, Independence High helps students develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to a career, pursuing vocational training, or continuing to higher education. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma through a pathway that respects their unique circumstances and learning styles.

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High (Alternative)
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	61
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
61 (70.1%)
White
13 (14.9%)
Black
9 (10.3%)
Two or More
3 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Merced Union High
Phone:	(209)325-1600
Website:	http://ihs.muhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 3

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 38