Independence School District
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The Independence School District serves Independence, Sugar Creek, Blue Summit and parts of eastern Kansas City in Jackson County. Founded in 1866, it serves about 14,000 students (district website, 2026) in 30 schools: two early education centers, 20 elementary, four middle and three high schools (William Chrisman, Truman and Van Horn) and an alternative school.
Communities served
Independence School District generally serves Independence, Sugar Creek, Blue Summit, parts of eastern Kansas City. (Coverage is approximate; verify the boundary for a specific address.)
Good to know
- Operates three comprehensive high schools: William Chrisman, Truman and Van Horn
- In 2007, seven schools transferred from Kansas City Public Schools to the district
- Serves Independence, Sugar Creek, Blue Summit and parts of eastern Kansas City
- Includes early childhood centers and alternative programs
- Central Office at 201 N Forest Avenue
District office location
- Independence School District, Jackson County · public district
Sources & verification
Compiled from public sources. Enrollment and school counts are approximate and change from year to year, so please confirm current figures (and attendance boundaries for a specific address) directly with the district.
Homes for sale within five miles of the Independence School District office
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