Independence Alternative High School in Blackfoot, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence Alternative High School is a town public school in Blackfoot, Idaho that is part of Blackfoot School District. It serves 167 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

167 Students

9 Teachers

155 E Francis St

Blackfoot, ID 83221 View local requests

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Independence Alternative High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Breeze

Mrs. Nash

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Independence Alternative High School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Independence Alternative High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 6, 2025

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