Independence High School (Independence, Ohio)

Independence High School

"Freedom To Excel" & "I-Pride"
Address
6001 Archwood Road
Independence, Ohio, (Cuyahoga County) 44131
United States
Coordinates 41°22′27″N 81°38′56″W / 41.37417°N 81.64889°W / 41.37417; -81.64889Coordinates: 41°22′27″N 81°38′56″W / 41.37417°N 81.64889°W / 41.37417; -81.64889
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
Established 1922
Superintendent Benjamin Hegedish[1]
Principal William McGuinness[2]
Faculty 34
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 423 (2008-2009)
 • Grade 9 108
 • Grade 10 120
 • Grade 11 107
 • Grade 12 89
Student to teacher ratio 11.5 : 1
Color(s) Royal blue and Gold [2]         
Athletics conference Chagrin Valley Conference[2]
Team name Blue Devils[2]
Newspaper The Spectator
Yearbook The Eye
Athletic Director Tim Skoczen[2]
Website www.independence.k12.oh.us/hs

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.

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 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

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

Facilities

A shared use facility was completed in 2004-2005 in conjunction with the City of Independence.

Cafeteria

Independence High School's cafeteria during lunch.

• Accommodates up to 3000 people
• 3 cable TV hookups
• Video capability
• Accessible from the Fieldhouse

Auditorium

• 1200 seats
• Stage
• Orchestra pit with elevator
• Fly loft accommodates movable sets
• State-of-the-art audio & lighting

Competition Gymnasium

Independence High School's competition gymnasium

• 11,900 sq. ft. multipurpose court
• 1200 seats
• Built to collegiate basketball specifications
• Sound system
• 2 locker rooms
• Accessible from the Fieldhouse

Lecture Hall

• 46 seats
• Computer plug in ports
• Video conferencing
• Distance learning
• Projection screen
• Cable access
• Independent sound system

Media Center

The Media Center of Independence High School

• Conference room availability • 75 seats

Technology capabilities

• Internet access
• Data network
• Assistive listening sound system
• Cable TV
• Video Production

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Notes and references

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