Independence Continuation
Lake Balboa, CA · Los Angeles Unified · Grades 9-12
1,252nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Independence Continuation ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence Continuation 1,252nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2015 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Independence Continuation test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 41 students tested
Independence Continuation students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 119 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.9% | 87.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 3.0% | 8.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 4.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Independence Continuation
Typical home value $852K in zip 91406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Independence Continuation
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Daniel Pearl Journalism & Communications MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 0.1 mi away527th of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 8Birmingham Community Charter HighLos Angeles Unified · 0.2 mi away · charter367th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 29% - 9High Tech LALos Angeles Unified · 0.3 mi away · charter263rd of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 48% - –Zane Grey ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away
- –Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition CenterLos Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi away
- –John R. Wooden HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.8 mi away
- 2Will Rogers ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 2.8 mi away1,332nd of 1,528
ELA 15% · Math 4% - 7Van Nuys Senior HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.8 mi away525th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence Continuation in?
Independence Continuation is part of the Los Angeles Unified district in Lake Balboa, California.
Is Independence Continuation a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence Continuation 1,252nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence Continuation?
Hispanic 87%, White 8%, Black 4% (119 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence Continuation cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91406 is $852K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.