High Schools in Rio Rancho

The Rio Rancho area is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Rio Rancho Cyber Academy standing out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in New Mexico. Meanwhile, Cleveland High School and Rio Rancho High also demonstrate strong academic results, while Independence High School lags behind in terms of proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

The Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is a standout performer, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Rio Rancho district and state averages. This exceptional academic performance may be attributed to the school's low student-teacher ratio of 20.4. Cleveland High School and Rio Rancho High also perform well, with 4-star ratings and proficiency rates above the district and state averages in most subject areas.

In contrast, Independence High School appears to be the weakest performer among the four schools, with significantly lower test scores and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-poverty student population. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, as the higher-poverty Independence High School lags behind the other schools. The data also reveals that graduation rates are similar across all four high schools, hovering around 76.7%.