D−
Independence High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
421 Quantum Rd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 · (505) 338-4658 · Part of Rio Rancho Public Schools
Students
156
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Independence High School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
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421 Quantum Rd NE, Rio Rancho
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 102
Grade 1127
Grade 12127
Enrollment over time
194’20
210’21
211’22
202’23
156’24
Down 19.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 71%White 13%American Indian/Alaska Native 8%Two or more races 8%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.