Established 1922 Principal William McGuinness Grades 9-12 Colors Royal blue, Gold | Superintendent Benjamin Hegedish Faculty 34 Phone +1 216-642-5860 | |
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Type Public, Coeducational high school District Independence Local School District Motto "Freedom To Excel" & "I-Pride" | ||
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.
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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
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
• 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
• 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
• Conference room availability • 75 seats
Technology capabilities
• Internet access
• Data network
• Assistive listening sound system
• Cable TV
• Video Production