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Independence High School
Independence High School
Address
	6001 Archwood Road; Independence, (Cuyahoga County), Ohio 44131; United States
Coordinates	41°22′27″N 81°38′56″W / 41.37417°N 81.64889°W
Information
Type	Public, Coeducational high school
Motto	"Freedom To Excel" & "I-Pride"
Established	1922
Principal	James Hogue
Faculty	34
Teaching staff	23.85 (FTE)
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	334 (2022-23)
Student to teacher ratio	14.00
Color(s)	Royal blue and gold
Athletics conference	Chagrin Valley Conference
Team name	Blue Devils
Newspaper	The Spectator
Yearbook	The Eye
Website	www.independence.k12.oh.us/hs/

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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.

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.

Facilities

A shared use facility^{[clarification needed]} 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

Boys track and field - 1948^[4]
Boys cross country - 2009, 2010^[4]
Girls golf - 2017^[4]

External links

Official website

Notes and references

^ "Office of the Principal". Independence High School. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Independence High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
^ ^a ^b ^c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.

[1] "Office of the Principal". Independence High School. Retrieved 7 March 2022.

[NCES-2] "Independence High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 19, 2024.

[Ohio_High_School_Athletic_Association_member_directory-3] OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2010-02-17.

[Ohio_High_School_Athletic_Association-4] OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.

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-'''Independence High School''' is located in [[Independence, Ohio]], south of [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]].  It is a part of the Independence Local School District. The school colors are blue and gold, and the mascot is a Blue Devil.
+'''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.
 ==Summary==
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 ==Curriculum==
-College preparatory subjects are strongly emphasized 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 wide variety of vocational programs at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. A strong commitment has been made preparing Independence students to excel in a technological society. The labs are well equipped, with new, up to date computers available in every classroom.  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===
 [[Image:Indy HS 2nd Floor Hall.JPG|thumb|The 2nd floor of Independence High School, home to the English, Math, Economics, and Social Studies departments.]]
+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.
-IHS offers 13 honors classes which include:<br>
--English I II III IV<br>
-- Algebra II<br>
-- Pre-Calculus<br>
-- Geometry<br>
-- Biology<br>
-- Chemistry<br>
-- World History<br>
-- American History<br>
-- Economics<br>
-- Government
-===Advanced Placement Courses===
-IHS offers seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses:<br>
--	Calculus AB<br>
--	U.S. History<br>
--	English Literature<br>
--	Statistics <br>
--	Studio Art<br>
--	English Language and Composition <br>
--	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==
+[[File:Indy HS Competition Gym.JPG|thumb|Main gymnasium]]
+A shared use facility{{clarify|date=January 2014}} 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, {{convert|11900|sqft}} gymnasium built to collegiate basketball standards, a 46-seat lecture hall, and a media center with a 75-person conference room.
+==State championships==
-A shared use facility{{clarify|date=January 2014}} was completed in 2004-2005 in conjunction with the City of Independence.
-===Cafeteria===
-[[Image:Indy HS Cafeteria.JPG|thumb|Independence High School's cafeteria during lunch.]]
-• Accommodates up to 3000 people<br>
-• 3 cable TV [[Electrical connector|hookups]]<br>
-• Video capability<br>
-• Accessible from the Fieldhouse
-===Auditorium===
-• 1200 seats<br>
-• Stage<br>
-• Orchestra pit with elevator<br>
-• Fly loft accommodates movable sets<br>
-• State-of-the-art audio & lighting
-===Competition Gymnasium===
-[[Image:Indy HS Competition Gym.JPG|thumb|Independence High School's competition gymnasium]]
-• 11,900 sq. ft. multipurpose court<br>
-• 1200 seats<br>
-• Built to collegiate basketball specifications<br>
-• Sound system<br>
-• 2 locker rooms<br>
-• Accessible from the Fieldhouse
-===Lecture Hall===
-• 46 seats<br>
-• Computer plug in ports<br>
-• Video conferencing<br>
-• Distance learning<br>
-• Projection screen<br>
-• Cable access<br>
-• Independent sound system
-===Media Center===
-[[Image:Indy HS Library.JPG|thumb|The Media Center of Independence High School]]
-• Conference room availability
-• 75 seats
-===Technology capabilities===
-• Internet access<br>
-• Data network<br>
-• Assistive listening sound system<br>
-• Cable TV<br>
-• Video Production
-==Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships==
 {{Further|Ohio High School Athletic Association}}
-* Boys [[Track and Field]] - 1948 <ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association">{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/|title=Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site|accessdate=2006-12-31|author=OHSAA}}</ref>
+* Boys [[track and field]] - 1948<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association">{{cite web|url=http://www.ohsaa.org/|title=Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site|accessdate=2006-12-31|author=OHSAA}}</ref>
-* Boys [[Cross country running|Cross Country]] - 2009, 2010 <ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association" />
+* Boys [[Cross country running|cross country]] - 2009, 2010<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association" />
+* Girls golf - 2017<ref name="Ohio High School Athletic Association" />
 ==External links==
-*[http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/ District Website]
+*{{Official website|http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/hs/}}
-*[http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/LRC/046565 LRC 06-07.pdf 06-07 report card]
-*[http://www.independence.k12.oh.us/hs/IHSInfo/prmessage_files/image002.jpg]
 ==Notes and references==
 {{reflist|2}}
+{{authority control}}
 [[Category:High schools in Cuyahoga County, Ohio]]