Independence High School

Introduction

A graduating senior with two friends
Independence High School is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse group of students, many of whom have been underserved in education. We believe our individualized learning structure and menu of supports create the conditions for students to become self-determined learners who find success in school, career and beyond.

Basics

School Type
  • High School
School Code
466
Grades
9
10
11
12
Estimated Enrollment
220

Location and Transportation

Address
1350 7th Avenue
San Francisco
CA
94122
Neighborhood
  • Inner Sunset

Hours

Hours
Monday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-12:45 pm
After School
Outside of required sections, Independence offers many electives and clubs, such as Outdoor Education, Learning Lab tutoring and support, GSA Club, City Surf Project, Mural Painting, Ceramics, Digital Art, Painting, Drawing, Yearbook, Student Union, Ethnic Studies, Enterprise for Youth Job Readiness, Interdisciplinary projects and online learning opportunities. Career Technical Education-Media Arts (Podcasting and Video Production) is offered in the morning.

Enrollment

School Life

School Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
School Tour

Tours by appointment.

Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.

Contact Info

Main office

Phone

Principal Anastasia Klafter

Assistant Principal Ashley Seaphan

Programs

Languages

  • Spanish World Language

Special Education

We offer Resource Specialist services as well as a Counseling-Enriched Classroom.
  • Resource Specialist Program Services

Academic Enrichment

  • College classes at CCSF or SFSU
  • Individual learning plans
  • Interdisciplinary studies
  • Internships available
  • Journalism
  • Leadership class
  • Outdoor education program
  • Project-based learning
  • STEAM (science; technology; engineering; arts; mathematics)
  • Tutoring in school
  • Work experience education

Arts Enrichment

All juniors and seniors can partake in Early College classes at CCSF.
  • Ceramics
  • Media arts
  • Visual arts

Athletics

Student Support

  • Advisory
  • Counselor
  • Health and wellness center
  • On-site nurse
  • Social worker

College Counseling

  • Academic counseling
  • Cash for College or Financial Aid Night
  • College and/or career counseling
  • College application workshops
  • College tours and visits
  • Job readiness programs
  • Personal statement workshops
  • UCSF Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)

Career Technical Education Academies

  • Arts, Media and Entertainment

School Data

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.

School Accountability Highlights

Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.

School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.