Independence Jr High School

Middle No virtual instruction Palos Heights, IL Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
236
Students
21.6
Teachers
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
(708)448-0737
Phone
http://www.d128.k12.il.us
Website

Independence Jr High School is a public school administered by the Palos Heights SD 128 district in Palos Heights, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 236 students enrolled; a 10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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 Illinois Middle School Average
Enrollment
236.0
State avg: 463.0
▼ 49% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.93:1
State avg: 13:1
▼ 16% better
School Details
School Name
Independence Jr High School
NCESSCH ID
173057003177
State School ID
IL-07-016-1280-02-070161280021003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6610 W Highland Dr
City
Palos Heights
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60463
County
Cook County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1706
State Leg. Upper
17018
State Leg. Lower
17035
Latitude
41.65843
Longitude
-87.7829
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
236
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.6
Teachers FTE
📐
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.6
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Palos Heights SD 128
LEAID
1730570
State LEA ID
IL-07-016-1280-02
Phone
(708)597-9040
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Palos Heights
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$15,218K
Federal Revenue
$871K
State Revenue
$3,565K
Local Revenue
$10,782K
Total Expenditure
$17,126K
Instruction Exp.
$7,866K
Support Services
$5,686K
Other Current Exp.
$109K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Independence Jr High School

1
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Palos Heights · High
0.4 mi
2
Navajo Heights Elem School
Palos Heights · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Indian Hill
Palos Heights · Elementary
0.7 mi
4
Chippewa Elem School
Palos Heights · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Care Program
Crestwood · Not reported
1.8 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Independence Jr High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Independence Jr High School?
236 students are enrolled at Independence Jr High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Independence Jr High School have?
Independence Jr High School has 21.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Independence Jr High School serve?
Independence Jr High School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Independence Jr High School a charter school?
Independence Jr High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Independence Jr High School located in?
Independence Jr High School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Independence Jr High School belong to?
Independence Jr High School is part of the Palos Heights SD 128 school district.
How much does Palos Heights SD 128 spend per student?
The Palos Heights SD 128 district spends approximately $72,567,797 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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