San Francisco, CA

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. Independence High School offers an individualized learning structure and menu of support to create the conditions for students to become self-determined learners who find 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. Independence High School offers an individualized learning structure and menu of support to create the conditions for students to become self-determined learners who find success in school, career and beyond. Independence High is an independent-study school offering a flexible schedule to students in grades 9-12. Students participate in one of three programs: One to One, Community or Cohort. Most students attend small project-based learning classes in the morning to meet academic requirements and they engage in Passion Projects (electives) and internships in the afternoon. Independence High School offers specialized case management services through a school social worker and foster care liaison who works exclusively with students who are chronically absent from school, in foster care, or on probation. She provides intensive academic case management, therapeutic sessions, job readiness skills, connection to resources (getting documentation, housing stabilization, food resources), and meets the student where they are at to ensure they are supported in every facet of their life and moving towards graduation. Read More...