Independence High School

421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Independence High School serves 194 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (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 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

194 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Independence High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Independence High School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(17-18)

≤5%

22%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(16-17)

10-14%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independence High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

63%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

19%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Independence High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Independence High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

50-59%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Independence High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Rio Rancho Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 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 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend Independence High School?

194 students attend Independence High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Independence High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?

Independence High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education