Independence Continuation
Lake Balboa, CA · Los Angeles Unified
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,252nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
6501 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406
(818) 881-7737Official website ↗NCES ID 062271003100Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 41 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 119 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.0% | 87.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 8.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $852K in zip 91406 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.