Independence High School (Independence, Ohio)

Independence High School is a public high school located in Independence, Ohio, south of Cleveland. It is a part of the Independence Local School District. The school colors are blue and gold, and athletic teams are known as the Blue Devils.

Independence High School
Address
6001 Archwood Road

Independence
,
(Cuyahoga County)
,
Ohio
44131

United States
Coordinates41°22′27″N 81°38′56″W
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
Motto"Freedom To Excel" & "I-Pride"
Established1922
PrincipalWilliam McGuinness[1]
Faculty34
Grades9-12
Enrollment423 (2008–09)
 • Grade 9108
 • Grade 10120
 • Grade 11107
 • Grade 1289
Student to teacher ratio11.5 : 1
Color(s)Royal blue and gold[1]         
Athletics conferenceChagrin Valley Conference[1]
Team nameBlue Devils[1]
NewspaperThe Spectator
YearbookThe Eye
Websitewww.independence.k12.oh.us/hs/

Summary

Located in Cuyahoga County, Independence High School is accredited as a four-year, comprehensive high school by the Ohio State Department of Education. The school year consists of two ninety-day semesters with four nine-week grading periods.

Curriculum

College preparatory subjects are available within a broadly based program of studies. Special programs are available for gifted, learning-disabled, and at-risk students. Students may also participate in a number of vocational programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. Also available are two computer labs and a library with computers all linked to a student server. Technology is routinely integrated into all academic disciplines through the use of document cameras, over-head projectors, smart boards, and Power Point presentations.

Honors courses
The 2nd floor of Independence High School, home to the English, Math, Economics, and Social Studies departments.

IHS offers 13 honors classes which include:
-English I II III IV
- Algebra II
- Pre-Calculus
- Geometry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- World History
- American History
- Economics
- Government

Advanced Placement courses

IHS offers seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses:
- Calculus AB
- U.S. History
- English Literature
- Statistics
- Studio Art
- English Language and Composition
- Government

Clubs
  • Academic Challenge
  • Biology Society
  • Bowling Club
  • Mock Trial
  • Music Department
  • National Honors Society
  • Prom Committee
  • Ski Club
  • Spectator (school newspaper)
  • Student Council
  • Yearbook Committee

Facilities
Main gymnasium

A shared use facility was completed in 2004-2005 in conjunction with the City of Independence. The building includes a cafeteria built to accommodate up to 3,000 people, a 1,200-seat auditorium with an orchestra pit and fly system, a 1,200-seat, 11,900 square feet (1,110 m2) gymnasium built to collegiate basketball standards, a 46-seat lecture hall, and a media center with a 75-person conference room.

State championships
Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notes and references
  1. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
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