Independence High School

ihs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/inh

597 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Independence High School, located at 850 Independence Road in Coal City, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Raleigh County area. As part of the Raleigh County Schools district, the facility is designed to provide a comprehensive secondary education, typically covering grades 9 through 12. The school is centrally located in a rural, close-knit community, positioning itself as a focal point for local academic, social, and extracurricular development.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Independence High School is well-known for its involvement in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which are integral to the school's spirit and culture. The school aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, pursuing technical training, or entering higher education. By fostering a traditional high school environment, Independence High School strives to balance rigorous learning standards with a supportive atmosphere for the youth of Coal City and the surrounding communities.

597

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	5
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
570 (95.5%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
Hispanic
5 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Raleigh County Schools
Phone:	(304)683-3228
Website:	http://ihs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/inh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 173

Grade 10 148

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 124