Opening its doors to students for the first time in 2019,[5] Independence High School serves the communities of Ashburn and Brambleton.

Independence High School is headed by John G. Gabriel, a 2017 semi-finalist for The Washington Post Principal of the year .

Independence offers competitive cheer, cross country, marching band, crew, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, indoor and outdoor track, girls' volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, soccer, softball and tennis.

[8] The Independence High School Marching Band under the direction of Kyle Harrington and Amanda Young has grown a prestigious reputation since its beginning in 2019.

[9] The band has amassed numerous awards and achievements, including the VMBC Commonwealth Cup in 2023, along with being crowned class 6A state champions.