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Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Palos Heights SD 128
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About Independence Jr High School
Located in Palos Heights, Illinois, Independence Jr High School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 236 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 21.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.9 students per teacher. Palos Heights SD 128 runs 4 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Cook County. Families comparing options will find 93 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 6610 W Highland Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (708) 448-0737 |
| School district | Palos Heights SD 128 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 236 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 21.6 |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Cook County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173057003177). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Sandbox Learning CenterPrivate · Grades KPalos Heights · 0.3 miA B Shepard High Sch (Campus)Public · Grades 9 to 12Palos Heights · 0.4 miNavajo Heights Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 5Palos Heights · 0.6 miSt Alexander SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Palos Heights · 0.7 miIndian HillPublic · Grades PreK to KPalos Heights · 0.7 miTrusting Hearts Preschool & KindergartenPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to KPalos Heights · 0.8 miChippewa Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 3Palos Heights · 0.9 miSouthwest Chicago Christian Schools AssociaitonPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Palos Heights · 1.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Independence Jr High School serve?
Independence Jr High School serves grades 6 through 8.
How many students attend Independence Jr High School?
Independence Jr High School reported 236 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Jr High School?
About 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 236 students and 21.6 teachers in federal data.
Is Independence Jr High School a public or charter school?
Independence Jr High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Independence Jr High School in?
Independence Jr High School is part of Palos Heights SD 128. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/palos-heights-sd-128/
Where is Independence Jr High School located?
Independence Jr High School is at 6610 W Highland Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The phone number is (708) 448-0737.
How many other schools are near Independence Jr High School?
There are 93 other schools within 5 miles of Independence Jr High School in our directory.
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