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Independence High School vs. Rio Rancho High School

Should I attend Independence High School or Rio Rancho High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Independence High School
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rio Rancho High School
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Rio Rancho High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 2,554 students in grades 9-12, Rio Rancho High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
210 students
2,554 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
147 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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Test Scores

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#15 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
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≤5%
(Top 1% in NM)(17-18 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in NM)
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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Rancho 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 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
(Top 1% in NM)(16-17 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NM)
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.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Rancho 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 2020-21 school year data.
36%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
88%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart display graduation rate of Independence High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
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644
Grade 10 Students
1
714
Grade 11 Students
37
654
Grade 12 Students
172
542

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
3%
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
67%
57%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
17%
32%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.52
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 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Rio Rancho High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
27%
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 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rio Rancho High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rio Rancho High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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