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Independence High School vs. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy

Should you attend Independence High School or Rio Rancho Cyber Academy? 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 Cyber Academy
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
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 Cyber Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
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 153 students in grades 6-12, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
202 students
153 students
This chart displays total students of Independence High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays total students of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
35% | 65%
This chart displays gender of Independence High School
This chart displays gender of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
9 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Independence High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the total teachers of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Independence High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#721 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
#105 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
35-39%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
60-64%
(Top 5% in NM)
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
(Top 50% in NM)
60-64%
(Top 10% in NM)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 1% in NM)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays 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 displays graduation rate of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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 Cyber Academy 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
41
26
Grade 12 Students
161
32

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Independence High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independence High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Hispanic
67%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
14%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.52
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
22%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays 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 displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rio Rancho Cyber Academy 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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