Independence High School in Paso Robles, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence High School is an urban public school in Paso Robles, California that is part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. It serves 127 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.2:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

127 Students

6 Teachers

812 Niblick Rd

Paso Robles, CA 93446 View local requests

http://www.pasoschools.org

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Independence High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Capalare

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Independence High School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

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 High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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