Independence High
San Jose, CA · East Side Union High
Regular public school · Magnet · Grades 9-12 · City, large
486th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-9500Official website ↗NCES ID 061182001302Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 497 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,368 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57.2% | 52.0% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.6% | 38.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 3.4% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.3 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 $1.16M in zip 95133 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
- #75KIPP San Jose CollegiateEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away · charter75th of 1,528
ELA 83% ▲21 · Math 64% ▲33Compare - #1331Pegasus HighEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away1,331st of 1,528
ELA 16% ▼46 · Math 3% ▼28Compare - #982ACE Charter HighEast Side Union High · 0.3 mi away · charter982nd of 1,528
ELA 42% ▼20 · Math 18% ▼13Compare - #1504Foothill HighEast Side Union High · 1 mi away1,504th of 1,528
ELA 4% ▼58 · Math 0% ▼31Compare - –Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers, Family LearningEast Side Union High · 1.3 mi away · charterCompare
- #1145James Lick HighEast Side Union High · 1.4 mi away1,145th of 1,528
ELA 39% ▼23 · Math 8% ▼23Compare - #989San Jose HighSan Jose Unified · 1.6 mi away989th of 1,528
ELA 43% ▼19 · Math 16% ▼15Compare - –San Jose Conservation Corps CharterEast Side Union High · 2.3 mi away · charterCompare
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.