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College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Jesup Community School District
1,060 students | JESUP, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 6 schools -
Independence Community School District
1,472 students | INDEPENDENCE, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Independence
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Parent / Guardian
January 16, 2022
We've enjoyed our time here in this community. Very welcoming and our children have made great memories at their school!
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Independence Junior Senior High School
Parent / Guardian
October 24, 2019
My third and last child is in the final year at St. John. My student is sad and doesn't want to leave. The small class sizes and guidance from staff has made St. John an extension of our family. We... More
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St Johns School
Current student
May 05, 2019
5/5. I love attending this school. I was homeschooled my whole life until I came here and the transition was great. The other students are friendly and welcoming and the teachers are forgiving and... More
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Independence Christian Academy
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