Independence High

137 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located in Paso Robles, California, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. As an alternative education site, the school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a different approach than that offered by a traditional comprehensive high school. The campus focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personalized instruction, helping students stay on track toward graduation and career readiness.

The school is committed to fostering a close-knit community where educators work closely with students to address their individual academic and social-emotional needs. By utilizing a smaller learning environment, Independence High offers a more intimate setting that allows for increased faculty mentorship and tailored pacing. Through its alignment with the broader district curriculum and its dedication to student success, the school serves as a vital resource for pupils seeking to overcome academic obstacles and successfully earn their high school diplomas.

137

Total Students

6.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	84
Two or More	7

Hispanic
84 (61.3%)
White
46 (33.6%)
Two or More
7 (5.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Paso Robles Joint Unified
Phone:	(805)769-1620
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 17

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 54

Grade 12 38