Independence High School (Columbus, Ohio)
Public high school in Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Independence High School is a public high school located at 5175 E. Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio. It is a part of Columbus City Schools.
Coordinates39°55′11″N 82°51′16″W
TypePublic high school
School districtColumbus City Schools
SuperintendentAngela Chapman
| Independence High School | |
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| Location | |
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5175 Refugee Road , , 43232 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°55′11″N 82°51′16″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 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.49[1] |
| Colors | 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 |
The school colors are red, white and blue. The school nickname is the 76ers.
Notable alumni
- Joe Cooper (1997), Ohio State and Calgary Stampeders linebacker[4]
- Eric Crozier, former Major League Baseball player, Toronto Blue Jays[5]
- Kenny Gregory, basketball player, University of Kansas
- Roger Harper, former National Football League player, Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons
- Carolyn Noll Sorg (2002), president of John Carroll University[6]
- DeAngelo Smith (2004), former National Football League player, Cleveland Browns[7]
