Independence High School (Columbus, Ohio)
| Independence High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5175 Refugee Road , , 43232 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°55′11″N 82°51′16″W / 39.91972°N 82.85444°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Columbus City Schools |
| Superintendent | Angela Chapman |
| Principal | Donis Toler |
| Teaching staff | 41.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 676 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.49[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white and blue[2] |
| Athletics conference | Columbus City League[2] |
| Mascot | 76ers |
| Team name | 76ers[2] |
| Rival | Walnut Ridge High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3] |
| Website | Website |
Independence High School is a public high school located at 5175 E. Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.
The school colors are red, white and blue. The school nickname is the 76ers.
Notable alumni
- Joe Cooper, Ohio State and Calgary Stampeders linebacker[4]
- Eric Crozier, former Major League Baseball player, Toronto Blue Jays
- Kenny Gregory, basketball player, University of Kansas
- Roger Harper, former National Football League player, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons
- DeAngelo Smith, former National Football League player, Cleveland Browns
Notes and references
- ^ a b c "Independence High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on November 5, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on September 23, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2010.
- ^ "The boastful Buckeye can back it up". toledoblade.com. December 31, 2000. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
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