Independence High School
- 597 Students
- 36.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 16.6:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (304)683-3228 Phone
- http://ihs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/inh Website
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Independence High School
Sophia, WV 25921
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ A (82.6)
597
Students
36.0
Teachers
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
(304)683-3228
Phone
http://ihs.rale.k12.wv.us/o/inh
Website
Independence High School is a public school administered by the Raleigh County Schools district in Sophia, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 597 students enrolled; a 16.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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 West Virginia High School Average
Enrollment
597.0
State avg: 649.0
▼ 8% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.58:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 20% worse
School Details
School Name
Independence High School
NCESSCH ID
540123000958
State School ID
WV-7400000-74502
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
850 Independence Rd
City
Sophia
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
25921
County
Raleigh County
Metro Area
Beckley, WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
5401
State Leg. Upper
54009
State Leg. Lower
54042
Latitude
37.69659
Longitude
-81.22352
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
597
Total Students
36.0
Teachers FTE
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 36.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | 371 | 62.1% |
| No Category Codes | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Raleigh County Schools
LEAID
5401230
State LEA ID
WV-7400000
Phone
(304)256-4500
Website
http://boe.rale.k12.wv.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Beckley
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$176,432K
Federal Revenue
$31,858K
State Revenue
$90,377K
Local Revenue
$54,197K
Total Expenditure
$180,258K
Instruction Exp.
$83,735K
Support Services
$51,917K
Other Current Exp.
$8,936K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Independence High School, answered using official NCES data.