Independence High School (02M544)

850 10Th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-262-8067
Hours: 08:00am - 02:25pm
School Website: https://www.ihsnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M544/
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School Leader: Sara Powers (spowers4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Denise Yepez (dyepez@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Bryce Wisell (bwisell@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Bryce Wisell (bwisell@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Blake Schnell (bschnell@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Independence High School embraces teaching and learning in a small, caring environment with high academic standards. We offer a multicultural, interdisciplinary curriculum with an infusion of arts and technology. Every student receives personalized counseling, with an advisor who helps them achieve goals and set post-secondary plans. Our community is actively engaged in helping students maintain academic excellence, foster self-esteem, and make healthy decisions. We nurture a passion for learning and problem-solving using Restorative Practices in an environment built on high accountability and support. Families maintain a high level of engagement with the school. Students participate in assemblies, college visits, and career fairs.

School Budget: View financial budget

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Saturday Programs, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Transfer School, which serve students aged 16 to 21 who have fallen behind in credits or left school for an extended period of time
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, Chemistry (Advanced Science)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Other Sports
Basketball, Dance, Volleyball
Clubs
Anime Club, Chess Club, COSA, Engineering Club, LGBTQ club, Recording Studio, ReDesign Club, School Store, Video game club
Art
This year students have continued to learn the history, analysis, and interpretation of art. Students have been able to experiment with a variety of media including paint, ceramics, drawing, and digital media. Students were also able to take advantage of our full recording studio and create their own music.
Program Details
Independence High School(L75A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Transfer high schools are designed to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are off-track to accumulate enough academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements. Only applicants ranked by the school will receive an offer.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:2 / 24 (0.08)2 / 24 (0.08)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 6 (0.00)2 / 6 (0.33)
Rank Avg:
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
281
274
360
    Grade 12 Students
50
35
65
    Grade 11 Students
96
66
98
    Grade 10 Students
68
101
112
    Grade 9 Students
67
72
85
Avg. Class Size
22.6
23.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 49 / 21
6 / 34 / 41
<5 / 39 / 34
Attendance %
Graduation %
35%
College %
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
23 / 30
-1
18 / 30
-1
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
Academic Engagement 
  73.31%
Safety 
  83.38%
Bully Prevention 
  77.13%
Inclusivity 
  89.20%
Mental Support 
  82.78%
Environment 
  78.25%
Post-School Support 
  84.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
School Satisfaction 
  84.00%
Student Behavior 
  49.63%
Student Support 
  89.76%
School Leadership 
  80.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.67%
Instructional Development 
  83.50%
Post-School Support 
  95.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  0.00%
Teacher Support 
  0.00%
Safety 
  0.00%
School Community 
  0.00%
School Leadership 
  0.00%
Post-School Support 
  0.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (-1-0)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
College Aptitude
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 54.80%
Female 44.80%
Other 0.40%
English Language Learners:
  22.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  33.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.80%
Black 29.50%
Hispanic 66.50%
White 1.10%
Other 0.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Other 100.00%
IEP Statistics (-1-)
IEP Services
IEP Student Performance
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services62 (85%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services39 (87%)N/A (N/A)6 (13%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy<=5 (26%)N/A (N/A)>5 (74%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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