Serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12, Rio Grande High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rio Grande High School's student population of 1,633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rio Grande High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Grande High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
95%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Grande High School's ranking?
Rio Grande High School is ranked #213 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Rio Grande High School often compared to?
Rio Grande High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Grande High School?
The graduation rate of Rio Grande High School is 63%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Rio Grande High School?
1,633 students attend Rio Grande High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rio Grande High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande High School?
Rio Grande High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Grande High School offer ?
Rio Grande High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Grande High School part of?
Rio Grande High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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