Independence High
929 Second Street, Brentwood, CA 94513-1137
Summary
Independence High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 11.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,077/1,596 (33rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,137/1,596 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 13:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 163 |
| Low-Income Students | 45 (27.6%) |
| English Learners | 4 (2.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.3 points from last year and fell 15.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
38.9% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,077 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 6.9 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 17% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,137 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Independence High compare within the district?
Independence High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Liberty Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Independence High rank in California?
Independence High ranks No. 1,077 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,137 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Independence High compare with other schools in Brentwood?
Independence High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Brentwood with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BrentwoodHow does Independence High compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Independence High is No. 23 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 31 9–12 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Independence HighThis school | 11.1% | 38.9% |
| Heritage High | 40.2% | 67.0% |
| Liberty High | 29.4% | 61.1% |
