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617 North Jackson Avenue, San Jose, CA 95133-1703
Summary
Independence High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.6% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 584/1,596 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 484/1,596 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,289 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,295 (56.6%) |
| English Learners | 495 (21.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 49% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
32.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 18 9–12 schools in East Side Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Independence High rank in California?
Independence High ranks No. 584 of 1,596 in reading and No. 484 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Independence High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math among 17 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 29.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Independence High compare with other schools in San Jose?
Independence High is No. 15 in both reading and math proficiency among the 32 9–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseHow does Independence High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Independence High is No. 29 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Independence HighThis school | 32.6% | 59.5% |
| ACE Charter High | 13.8% | 36.3% |
| Alpha Cindy Avitia High | 8.7% | 39.1% |
