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Independence High School

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Independence High School offer students the opportunity to become the best people they can be. High standards for academic achievement, high standards for behavior and high standards for personal growth, provide the students with a sturdy foundation from which to build a limitless future. Every Independence High School graduate will be more than just ready for the challenges they will face when they leave our doors, they will be equipped to meet those challenges head-on and confidently. A Diploma Plus model school, the curriculum is based on a portfolio and workshop model classrooms. The Diploma Plus strategy gives a multi-tiered achievement premise which puts students into meaningful internship assignments, college classes, seminars, and broad-based community service programs.


Overview

Independence High School

Nyc Alternative High School District

850 19Th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

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Large City (City: Large)

212-262-8067 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 10-12

Principal: Ron Smolkin

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Student Enrollment Information

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16571214

Additional Student Information

Total Students
450
Attendance Rate
73%
Suspensions
12
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.5
Free Lunch
296
Reduced Lunch
59
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
3
Other Full Time Professional Staff
5
Full Time Teachers
32
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
2
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
English
2006
117
 
45.3%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
105
 
37.1%
Living Environment
2006
89
 
46.1%
Math A
2006
104
 
54.8%
Spanish
2006
16
 
100.0%
US History and Govt
2006
149
 
49.7%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
211
19 (09%)
1 (00%)
2
2006
General Education
203
19 (09%)
1 (00%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
8
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
2
2006
All Students
97
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
General Education
92
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
5
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2005
All Students
229
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
General Education
220
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
9
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State13 (06%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State2 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State34 (16%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State2 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment9 (00%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.149 (70%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.0 (0%)

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