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#576 of 864 schools in NM
Rio Grande High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2300 ARENAL RD SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 63.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rio Grande High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
100.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rio Grande High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$49,928
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Academia De EsperanzaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| New America SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #95 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Grande High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Grande High
Rio Grande High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Grande High
What grades does Rio Grande High serve?
Rio Grande High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rio Grande High?
Rio Grande High has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande High is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Grande High rank in NM?
Rio Grande High ranks #576 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rio Grande High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Grande High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Rio Grande High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Grande High has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rio Grande High a charter school?
No, Rio Grande High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Grande High a Title I school?
No, Rio Grande High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Grande High?
100.7% of students at Rio Grande High 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
- 1,500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (505) 873-0220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 63.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87105)
- 54,215
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 87105; 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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