Independence High School maintains an average enrollment of just over 400 students during the year. Students come not only from North Fulton County but also from neighboring counties. The faculty and staff at Independence believe that this "melting pot" enriches the diversity of our student body and provides an opportunity to share and exchange life experiences, cultures and ideas beyond the parameters of our own community.

While we enroll students from all over the north-metro area, most of our students reside in North Fulton County. The chart below shows student enrollment at Independence based on North Fulton feeder schools.

Centennial 12% Chattahoochee 8% Milton 12% North Springs 12% Northview 2% Riverwood 8%
Roswell 34% Tuition 4%

A breakdown of the diversity of our student population is as follows:

Caucasian 48% African-American 28% Hispanic 14% Asian 4% Bi-Racial 6% Indian 0%

The student population best served in this program are students who have completed two years in a traditional setting and have been recommended for the open campus by the home school. For example:

CONSIDERING INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL?

Thank you for your interest in attending Independence High School @ The Milton Center. We are located at 86 School Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. Please note the following admission requirements:

1. Fulton County Resident (non-Fulton county resident, tuition $360.00 per course)
2. MUST be at least 16 years of age
3. Completion of at least 10 credits (5 must be CORE academics)
*ELL and Exceptional Ed (completion of 9th and 10th grade Language Arts)
4. Not currently placed under suspension or expulsion
5. Able to read English at a 9th grade level or higher
6. Passing score of the GHSGT (Georgia High School Graduation Test) in the Writing and
Language Arts portions (ELL seniors)
7. Able to complete academic work independently
8. Mature and self-disciplined
9. Successful completion of an interview with an Independence High School Counselor

The following documents must be obtained by the student/parent and brought to the interview session. PLEASE NOTE: the Independence High School counseling office is not responsible for obtaining these records. In addition, Fulton County residents will not be admitted without proof of residency.

1. Most recent transcript
2. Attendance Record
3. Discipline Record
4. School Feedback Form (Fulton County only)
5. Test Card
6. If applicable, copy of most recent IEP
7. Copy of social security card (if applicable)
8. Copy of birth certificate
9. Proof of Fulton County residency (two of any of the following acceptable residency documentation):

*Copy of home mortgage payment book *Current Bank Statement
*Copy of home contract *Current utility bill (gas, electric or water)
*Current paycheck stub *Apartment lease showing name of lessee
*Receipt to have utilities connected *Homeowner’s/Renter’s insurance registration card

10. A handwritten essay, approximately one page in length, addressing why the student wishes to attend Independence High School. Please express why in the student’s opinion, a traditional school environment was/is not currently a good fit for the student. Address the student’s plan if accepted @ Independence High School to successfully obtain his/her High School Diploma.

Interviews must be scheduled in advance through the Independence High School Counseling/Guidance office. Please note, initial interviews are processed in a “group setting” with our Counselors presenting an overview of our program and meeting one-on-one with the student and parent/legal guardian. At that time, transcripts, essay and all other documents will be reviewed and discussed. STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. If the student is accepted into Independence High School, a mandatory orientation session must be completed prior to receiving a schedule of classes. AN INTERVIEW DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION. Applicants should continue attending their current school until they are officially accepted @ IHS.

For additional information, please visit our website @ www.independencehighschool.org
If you wish to schedule an interview, or have additional questions, please contact our counseling office directly at 770-521-7616.