Independence High
Paso Robles, CA · Paso Robles Joint Unified
Alternative school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
1,222nd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
812 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1620NCES ID 060004812391Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 1,222nd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2016 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 61 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 127 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.6% | 55.9% | ▲ 16.3 pts | |
| White | 54.9% | 36.2% | ▼ 18.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 6.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. 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 $775K in zip 93446 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Independence High
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ELA 74% ▲42 · Math 31% ▲28Compare - #509Atascadero HighAtascadero Unified · 9.1 mi away509th of 1,528
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What school district is Independence High in?
Independence High is part of the Paso Robles Joint Unified district in Paso Robles, California.
Is Independence High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 1,222nd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence High?
Hispanic 56%, White 36%, Two or more races 6%, American Indian 2% (127 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93446 is $775K 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.