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Independence High School vs. Rio Rancho High School

Should you attend Independence High School or Rio Rancho High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rio Rancho High School
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Independence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Rio Rancho High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 202 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,554 students in grades 9-12, Rio Rancho High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
202 students
2,554 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Rancho High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Rancho High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Rancho High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rio Rancho School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rio Rancho School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#721 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#266 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Rancho High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
24%
(Top 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Rancho High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
46%
(Top 30% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Rancho High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in NM)
62%
(Top 10% in NM)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 20% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Independence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rio Rancho High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
691
Grade 10 Students
-
708
Grade 11 Students
41
578
Grade 12 Students
161
577

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
67%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Rancho High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rio Rancho School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Rancho High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Rancho High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Rancho High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rio Rancho School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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