Independence High School (Columbus, Ohio)
| Independence High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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 |
| 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 |
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 (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]
Notes and references
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Eric Crozier Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.(Note: May need to click "View More Bio Info+" to see some information.)
- ^ "Independence High School 2002 Alumna Carolyn Noll Sorg Named 27th President of John Carroll University". Independence High School. December 3, 2025. Archived from the original on December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ^ "DeAngelo Smith, Independence, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved July 31, 2025.