Independence High School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades 9-12
1,104th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Independence High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence High School 1,104th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 3% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2022 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Independence High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Independence High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 265 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.4% | 66.0% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 40.3% | 29.4% | ▼ 10.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Independence High School
Typical home value $1.22M in zip 10019 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Independence High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7High School for Environmental StudiesNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0 mi away388th of 1,137
ELA 88% · Math 50% - 4Food and Finance High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away786th of 1,137
ELA 74% · Math 23% - 4High School of Hospitality ManagementNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away756th of 1,137
ELA 83% · Math 16% - 1Facing History School (The)New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away1,129th of 1,137
ELA 18% - 8Manhattan Bridges High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away270th of 1,137
ELA 79% · Math 73% - 3Urban Assembly School of Design and ConstructionNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away888th of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 23% - 5Business of Sports SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away676th of 1,137
ELA 76% · Math 31% - 6Urban Assembly Gateway School for TechnologyNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.3 mi away559th of 1,137
ELA 72% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence High School in?
Independence High School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is Independence High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence High School 1,104th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Independence High School?
Hispanic 66%, Black 29%, Asian 2%, White 1% (265 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10019 is $1.22M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.