Top Rankings
Rio Rancho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,620 students in Rio Rancho School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in New Mexico.
Public High Schools in Rio Rancho School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Public High School in Rio Rancho School District have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
21 Schools
264 Schools
# Students
17,272 Students
118,167 Students
# Teachers
1,114 Teachers
7,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rio Rancho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)87%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
# American Indian Students
680 Students
14,984 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
13%
# Asian Students
198 Students
1,477 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
10,135 Students
71,993 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
61%
# Black Students
352 Students
2,104 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
4,902 Students
24,931 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
161 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
993 Students
2,517 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
612
194
# Students in K Grade:
1,064
851
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,262
878
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,176
915
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,247
921
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,249
963
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,316
1,102
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,251
2,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,248
3,085
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,306
3,700
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,488
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,371
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,351
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,331
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,145 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,771
$14,560
Spending / Student
$12,145
$13,933
Best Rio Rancho School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,631 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,573 students
Rank: #44.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
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