Independence High
San Jose, CA · East Side Union High · Magnet · Grades 9-12
486th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
Independence High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 486th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2015 to 68th in 2025.
Independence High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 497 students tested
Independence High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,368 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57.9% | 52.0% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.1% | 38.0% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 3.7% | 2.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Independence High
Typical home value $1.16M in zip 95133 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Independence High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10KIPP San Jose CollegiateEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away · charter75th of 1,528
ELA 83% · Math 64% - 2Pegasus HighEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away1,331st of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 4ACE Charter HighEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away · charter982nd of 1,528
ELA 42% · Math 18% - 1Foothill HighEast Side Union High · 1 mi away1,504th of 1,528
ELA 4% · Math 0% - –Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers, Family LearningEast Side Union High · 1.3 mi away · charter
- 3James Lick HighEast Side Union High · 1.4 mi away1,145th of 1,528
ELA 39% · Math 8% - 4San Jose HighSan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away989th of 1,528
ELA 43% · Math 16% - –San Jose Conservation Corps CharterEast Side Union High · 2.3 mi away · charter
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence High in?
Independence High is part of the East Side Union High district in San Jose, California.
Is Independence High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence High 486th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence High?
Asian 52%, Hispanic 38%, Two or more races 4%, White 3% (2,368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95133 is $1.16M 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.