Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Independence 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 36% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence High School's student population of 210 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
9%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
36%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Independence High School often compared to?
Independence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 36%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
210 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
Independence High School is part of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District.
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