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#506 of 864 schools in NM
Cleveland High School
High School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4800 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS RD NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cleveland High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cleveland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Rancho), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,973
Median home value
$280,600
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,554 | Compare → |
| The Ask AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rio Rancho
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #6 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cleveland High School is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cleveland High School
Cleveland High School is a public high school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 2,625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cleveland High School
What grades does Cleveland High School serve?
Cleveland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cleveland High School rank in NM?
Cleveland High School ranks #506 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Cleveland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cleveland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cleveland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleveland High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cleveland High School a charter school?
No, Cleveland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cleveland High School a Title I school?
No, Cleveland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cleveland High School?
32.4% of students at Cleveland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (505) 938-0300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87144)
- 49,976
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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