For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 24 students in Independence, CA.
Independence, CA public high schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is less than the California public high school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Independence, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Owens Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Independence, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Independence, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Independence, CA include Owens Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Independence?
1 public high schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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