Rio Rancho High

Summary:

Rio Rancho High is a public high school serving 2,573 students in grades 9-12 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, which is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. The school consistently ranks among the top 41-43 high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rio Rancho High excels academically, with proficiency rates in Language Arts (50%), Mathematics (25%), and Science (54%) that are significantly higher than the state averages. The school's diverse student population includes a higher percentage of Hispanic (58.3%) and Native American (3.07%) students compared to the state. While Rio Rancho High performs well for female students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, its performance for African American students and students with disabilities is relatively lower, ranking 12th and 30th, respectively, out of New Mexico high schools.

Compared to other schools in the district, Cleveland High School also ranks among the top 36-41 high schools in the state, but Independence High School performs significantly lower, ranking 119th out of 177 high schools. Interestingly, the Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, a public virtual high school within the district, stands out as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, ranking 8th out of 170 and receiving a 5-star rating. However, when compared to high-performing schools outside the district, such as Cottonwood Classical Prep and La Cueva High, Rio Rancho High's performance, while still strong, is not as exceptional.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 301 Loma Colorado Dr NE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87124


(505) 896-5600

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,582 Help


Feeder schools for Rio Rancho High:

Elementary:    Ernest Stapleton Elementary
    Joe Harris Elementary
    Maggie Cordova Elementary School
    Martin King Junior Elementary
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Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle
    Lincoln Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  2,573

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.3%
White:
30.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.4% Help


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Compare Details Rio Rancho High ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Rio Rancho High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.3%), White (30.5%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Rancho High is 17.4, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Rio Rancho High employs 147.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Rancho High is $7,582. 2 high schools in the Rio Rancho School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rio Rancho High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho High 41st of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Rio Rancho High in the ranking list.)

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Rio Rancho:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho 27th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Rancho High

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Rank History for all students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.66 15th 129 88.4%
2006 85.15 13th 134 90.3%
2007 89.18 12th 150 92.0%
2008 80.50 25th 146 82.9%
2009 85.79 21st 151 86.1%
2010 90.90 14th 154 90.9%
2011 86.43 20th 157 87.3%
2012 91.19 11th 163 93.3%
2013 88.45 18th 177 89.8%
2014 89.82 14th 198 92.9%
2015 75.95 28th 193 85.5%
2016 72.78 29th 185 84.3%
2017 67.13 40th 158 74.7%
2018 67.33 40th 182 78.0%
2019 67.89 43rd 181 76.2%
2022 72.21 39th 177 78.0%
2023 72.37 41st 170 75.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.41 12th 31 61.3%
2023 42.61 13th 23 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.16 7th 29 75.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.16 33rd 62 46.8%
2022 21.42 47th 58 19.0%
2023 23.79 30th 38 21.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 47th 164 71.3%
2019 62.02 43rd 161 73.3%
2022 78.72 24th 154 84.4%
2023 67.79 31st 157 80.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.87 1st 24 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 38th 145 73.8%
2019 72.59 26th 144 81.9%
2022 69.78 40th 157 74.5%
2023 69.73 36th 143 74.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 27th 51 47.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.39 2nd 5 60.0%
2022 68.36 7th 24 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.65 44th 143 69.2%
2019 63.00 41st 151 72.8%
2022 69.88 43rd 159 73.0%
2023 69.58 38th 146 74.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 4th 14 71.4%
2019 62.49 3rd 14 78.6%
2022 52.60 12th 31 61.3%
2023 47.22 7th 14 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.31 3rd 15 80.0%
2019 58.62 4th 21 81.0%
2022 33.27 17th 24 29.2%
2023 48.86 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.25 45th 133 66.2%
2019 66.00 42nd 139 69.8%
2022 68.66 40th 150 73.3%
2023 69.03 31st 132 76.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.66 13th 47 72.3%
2019 73.93 6th 47 87.2%
2022 61.03 16th 44 63.6%
2023 57.22 14th 42 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Rancho High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.04 47th 115 59.1%
2019 62.30 35th 109 67.9%
2022 67.07 35th 133 73.7%
2023 72.28 39th 157 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Rio Rancho High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1311 76 51 604 37 n/a n/a 0 2079
1999 1713 100 63 791 58 n/a n/a 0 2725
2000 1787 96 70 756 67 n/a n/a 0 2776
2001 1792 87 71 844 84 n/a n/a 0 2878
2002 1452 77 50 717 63 n/a n/a 0 2359
2003 1452 77 50 717 63 n/a n/a 0 2359
2004 1508 96 50 768 95 n/a n/a 0 2517
2005 1499 100 52 822 97 n/a n/a 0 2570
2006 1526 113 64 893 100 n/a n/a 0 2696
2007 1641 130 67 1048 102 n/a n/a 0 2988
2008 1656 139 75 1201 116 n/a n/a 0 3187
2009 1631 136 79 1196 130 n/a n/a 0 3172
2010 769 80 43 1835 62 0 0 0 2789
2011 1050 108 78 987 114 0 13 0 2350
2012 1032 106 73 1049 100 0 26 0 2386
2013 961 78 64 1154 76 4 62 0 2399
2014 923 62 69 1258 88 6 71 0 2477
2015 860 60 72 1315 77 6 71 0 2461
2016 814 64 59 1300 67 3 80 0 2387
2017 788 55 62 1399 65 5 107 0 2481
2018 804 54 47 1424 74 6 113 0 2522
2019 816 64 39 1478 69 9 122 0 2597
2020 802 54 44 1447 81 8 122 0 2558
2021 813 42 29 1481 78 5 117 0 2565
2022 802 39 29 1464 85 4 131 0 2554
2023 786 50 32 1500 79 4 122 0 2573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio Rancho High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2079 111.5 18.6 n/a
1999 2725 156.1 17.5 6.2
2000 2776 167.5 16.6 10.8
2001 2878 181.0 15.9 7.7
2002 2359 138.4 17.0 15.2
2003 2359 138.4 17.0 15.2
2004 2517 146.5 17.2 10.5
2005 2570 150.2 17.1 18.5
2006 2696 166.0 16.2 17.4
2007 2988 167.5 17.8 18.8
2008 3187 192.7 16.5 20.4
2009 3172 186.8 17.0 24.2
2010 2789 162.9 17.1 37.2
2011 2350 134.5 17.4 43.4
2012 2386 127.5 18.7 47.7
2013 2399 131.7 18.2 36.7
2014 2477 131.0 18.9 35.2
2015 2461 134.0 18.3 37.5
2016 2387 130.0 18.3 37.2
2017 2481 130.5 19.0 35.9
2018 2522 128.4 19.6 36.6
2019 2597 125.2 20.7 32
2020 2558 137.1 18.6 31.9
2021 2565 142.4 18.0 29.7
2022 2554 146.6 17.4 29.2
2023 2573 147.8 17.4 22.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rio Rancho High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2079 111.5 18.6 n/a
1999 2725 156.1 17.5 6.2
2000 2776 167.5 16.6 10.8
2001 2878 181.0 15.9 7.7
2002 2359 138.4 17.0 15.2
2003 2359 138.4 17.0 15.2
2004 2517 146.5 17.2 10.5
2005 2570 150.2 17.1 18.5
2006 2696 166.0 16.2 17.4
2007 2988 167.5 17.8 18.8
2008 3187 192.7 16.5 20.4
2009 3172 186.8 17.0 24.2
2010 2789 162.9 17.1 37.2
2011 2350 134.5 17.4 43.4
2012 2386 127.5 18.7 47.7
2013 2399 131.7 18.2 36.7
2014 2477 131.0 18.9 35.2
2015 2461 134.0 18.3 37.5
2016 2387 130.0 18.3 37.2
2017 2481 130.5 19.0 35.9
2018 2522 128.4 19.6 36.6
2019 2597 125.2 20.7 32
2020 2558 137.1 18.6 31.9
2021 2565 142.4 18.0 29.7
2022 2554 146.6 17.4 29.2
2023 2573 147.8 17.4 22.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio Rancho High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,582

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Rancho High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 181 High schoolsRanks 41st of 170 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho High)6046.2
 13.8%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)5546.4
 8.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho High)1223.7
 11.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)1223.7
 11.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Rio Rancho High)4462.2
 18.2%
   11th Grade Science (Rio Rancho)4562.9
 17.9%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25972573
 0.9%
African American6450
 21.9%
American Indian6979
 14.5%
Asian3932
 17.9%
Hispanic14781500
 1.5%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White816786
 3.7%
Two or More Races122122
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%22.4%
 9.6%


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Students at Rio Rancho High are 58% Hispanic, 31% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Rio Rancho High ranks 41st of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,573 students attended Rio Rancho High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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