Rio Rancho High School

301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Rio Rancho High School serves 2,554 students in grades 9-12.
Rio Rancho High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 88% (Top 20% in NM)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rio Rancho High School's student population of 2,554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Rancho High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rio Rancho High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NM)
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 217 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
57%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
32%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Graduation Rate
88%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Rancho High School's ranking?
Rio Rancho High School is ranked #15 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Rio Rancho High School often compared to?
Rio Rancho High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School?
The graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Rio Rancho High School?
2,554 students attend Rio Rancho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rio Rancho High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Rancho High School?
Rio Rancho High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Rancho High School offer ?
Rio Rancho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Rancho High School part of?
Rio Rancho High School is part of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 88% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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