Independence High
617 North Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95133. 77.4% of its 552 graduates (Class of 2023) enrolled in college within 12 months.
The path from Independence High
How California measures this- 1
After graduation, Class of 2023
University of California 10.1%Cal State University 21.2%California community college 43.7%California private college 0.9%Out-of-state 4-year college 1.3%Out-of-state 2-year college 0.2%Not enrolled in college 22.6%College-going rate: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months, tracked by the state through the National Student Clearinghouse and California's public systems. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
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What those choices lead to
California does not report which individual colleges each school's graduates attend. Here is how a typical college of each type in California performs.
College type in California Colleges Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of California campuses 9 86% $14,538 $83,432 $13,000 Cal State and other public universities 24 55% $9,614 $68,650 $14,875 Community colleges 120 40% $6,004 $46,630 $10,500 Private nonprofit colleges 51 66% $30,247 $75,975 $21,500 Medians across colleges of each type with at least 500 undergraduates. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. All California colleges.
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Colleges closest to Independence High
College Distance Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs San Jose State University 2.6 mi 68% $14,241 $83,493 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts 3.1 mi 79% $33,054 $75,979 Santa Clara University 4.6 mi 87% $36,116 $117,193 San Jose City College 5.3 mi 38% $15,965 $52,460 Institute for Business and Technology 5.5 mi 76% $27,097 $45,236 Evergreen Valley College 6.9 mi 44% $9,375 $55,874
College-going over time
Share of each class enrolled in college within 12 months. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (0.1 mi, 84.4% to college) · ACE Charter High (0.1 mi, 75.3% to college) · KIPP San Jose Collegiate (0.1 mi, 92.2% to college) · James Lick High (1.5 mi, 73.3% to college) · San Jose High (1.5 mi, 65.4% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check East Side Union High's attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Independence High | East Side Union High | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within 12 months | 77.4% | 80.1% | 65.7% |
| Graduation rate | 85.8% | — | 87.5% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Independence High graduates go to college?
- 77.4% of the Class of 2023 at Independence High enrolled in college within 12 months, compared with 65.7% in California. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
- What is the graduation rate at Independence High?
- Independence High has a four-year graduation rate of 85.8%. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
