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Rio Rancho Cyber Academy vs. Independence High School

Should you attend Rio Rancho Cyber Academy or Independence 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
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Independence High School
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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%)
Overview
Serving 153 students in grades 6-12, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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 ≤20% (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).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
153 students
202 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
% Male | % Female
35% | 65%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 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.

Test Scores

#41 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 10%)
#600 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in NM)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 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.
60-64%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
13
-
Grade 7 Students
19
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Grade 9 Students
21
-
Grade 10 Students
15
-
Grade 11 Students
26
41
Grade 12 Students
32
161

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 2021-22 school year.
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.
% Hispanic
43%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
% White
48%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
0.59
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, 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 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.
 
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