Independence High (Alternative)
- 87 Students
- 10.5 Teachers (FTE)
- 8.3:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (209)325-1600 Phone
- http://ihs.muhsd.org Website
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Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA 95340
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ C (68)
87
Students
10.5
Teachers
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
(209)325-1600
Phone
http://ihs.muhsd.org
Website
Independence High (Alternative) is a public High school located in Merced, CALIFORNIA, operated by the Merced Union High school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 87 students enrolled; a 8.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs California High School Average
Enrollment
87.0
State avg: 846.0
▼ 90% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
8.29:1
State avg: 18.2:1
▼ 54% better
Free Lunch %
88.5%
State avg: 66.5%
▲ 33% worse
School Details
School Name
Independence High (Alternative)
NCESSCH ID
062466008164
State School ID
CA-2465789-2430049
School Type
Alternative School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1900 G St.
City
Merced
State
California
ZIP Code
95340
County
Merced County
Metro Area
Merced, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0613
State Leg. Upper
06014
State Leg. Lower
06027
Latitude
37.30056
Longitude
-120.47432
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
87
Total Students
10.5
Teachers FTE
8.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
10.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 10.5 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 77 | 88.5% |
| Not Applicable | 60 | 69% |
District Info
District Name
Merced Union High
LEAID
0624660
State LEA ID
CA-2465789
Phone
(209)325-2000
Website
http://www.muhsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Atwater
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$270,564K
Federal Revenue
$37,179K
State Revenue
$183,547K
Local Revenue
$49,838K
Total Expenditure
$235,490K
Instruction Exp.
$106,443K
Support Services
$72,569K
Other Current Exp.
$7,088K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Independence High (Alternative), answered using official NCES data.