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Independence High

San Jose, California · Grades 9 to 12 · East Side Union High

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About Independence High

Independence High serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in San Jose, California. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,289 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in San Jose. With about 103.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Santa Clara County. East Side Union High runs 16 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 156 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133
Phone	(408) 928-9500
School district	East Side Union High
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,289
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	103.1
Students per teacher	22.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Santa Clara County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 061182001302). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Independence High serve?

Independence High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Independence High?

Independence High reported 2,289 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High?

About 22.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,289 students and 103.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Independence High a public or charter school?

Independence High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Independence High in?

Independence High is part of East Side Union High. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/east-side-union-high/

Where is Independence High located?

Independence High is at 617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133. The phone number is (408) 928-9500.

How many other schools are near Independence High?

There are 156 other schools within 5 miles of Independence High in our directory.