About This School
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Independence Alternative School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Independence Alternative School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Independence Alternative School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Independence Alternative School's students and teachers. more
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High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Milton High School 2.6 miles | ![]() |
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| Alpharetta High School 2.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Chrysalis Experiential Academy 3 miles | n/a | |
| King's Ridge Christian School 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| Eaton Academy 3.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 294Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Independence Alternative School had 39% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Fulton County District Spending
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Independence Alternative School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the GHSGT
What is it?
The GHSGT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in English language arts, math, science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
About the EOCT
What is it?
The EOCT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed at the completion of each course in grade 9 literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
About the GHSWT
What is it?
The GHSWT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. Students must pass all sections of the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
9th Grade Literature
American Literature
Economics
Physical Science
U.S. History
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Writing
Composite
English
Math
Reading
Science
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
English Language Arts
Math
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Social Studies
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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