Student Successes

It All Starts Here...

"A student graduating from Independence should not only be highly educated… but should also be a sensitive, moral citizen, intellectually curious and critical, a potential leader in society."School Philosophy, 1978

Our graduates are well accepted by a diversity of local high schools, as well as boarding schools, with many Independence students earning scholarships and special recognition including advanced placement in a variety of courses.

Alumni Success

• Independence School graduates are accepted by the most competitive secondary schools in the region.
• Alumni frequently rank at the top of their classes as Valedictorians, Salutatorians, National Honor Society members, AP Scholars, National Merit Scholars and Governor’s School of Excellence awardees.
• Independence alumni are often named to All-State Chorus, Band, and Orchestra, and receive All-State and All-Conference Athletics honors, and are selected for scholastic art and language honor societies.
• Alumni are leaders in Student Government, theatre productions, Science and Math Leagues, yearbook, Eagle Scouts and community service.
• Ninety-eight percent of Independence graduates attend four-year colleges and universities.

Our Graduates Matriculate At...

Archmere Academy, Padua Academy, St. Mark’s High School, Sanford School, The Tatnall School, Tower Hill School, Salesianum School, Ursuline Academy, Wilmington Charter School, Wilmington Friends School, and others.