Average

#460 of 864 schools in NM

Rio Rancho High

High School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM

A high school in Rio Rancho, NM where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 LOMA COLORADO DR NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Math 24% proficient (2022)
Reading 46% proficient (2022)
88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Student Progress5.6Average25%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

View breakdown

Years of Data14

Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics7.1Very Good25%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

View breakdown

Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-6.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile58th

College Readiness8.0Excellent30%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

View breakdown

4-Year Graduation Rate88%

AP Participation28.3%

IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

View breakdown

Student-Teacher Ratio23.6:1

District spending per student$13,392

Chronic Absenteeism46.8%

Students at Rio Rancho High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

23%

2017

25%

2018

25%

2019

65%

2020*

65%

2021*

35%

2022

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years

2009

Math

56%

ELA

70%

2010

Math

50%

ELA

58%

2011

Math

62%

ELA

66%

2012

Math

50%

ELA

69%

2013

Math

52%

ELA

71%

2014

Math

23%

ELA

53%

2015

Math

25%

ELA

51%

2016

Math

23%

ELA

46%

2017

Math

23%

2018

Math

25%

ELA

25%

2019

Math

25%

ELA

25%

2020*

Math

52%

ELA

77%

2021*

Math

52%

ELA

77%

2022

Math

24%

ELA

46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Rio Rancho 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 6Car-Dependent
Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High1,662/100K

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

$82,278

Median home value

$262,800

Median rent

$1,380/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

79.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered

28.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Athletics4sports offered

2 boys'·2 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable

This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
The Ask AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified	7.9	6–12	1.3 mi	592	Compare →
Independence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified	4.7	9–12	2.0 mi	202	Compare →
Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified	7.6	6–12	2.0 mi	153	Compare →
Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition	7.5private	K–12	2.7 mi	184	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Rio Rancho

Schools in district: 21
Rank in district: #3 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

Rio Rancho High is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rio Rancho High

Rio Rancho High is a public high school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 2,554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Rio Rancho High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Rio Rancho High School is a public high school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States 2. It operates as part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district 2. The school's official website provides access to various administrative resources and student information 1. Available materials include the Program of Studies for the 2026-2027 academic year, a student handbook, and a bell schedule 1. The site also lists policies regarding wireless communication devices and discipline matrices for high schools 1. Additional resources cover after-school credit recovery registration and summer school program applications 1. The school offers specific programs such as JROTC and Indigenous programs 1. Information regarding athletics, activities, and parking permits is also accessible through the school's digital platform 1. Contact details for counselors and the health office are provided for student support 1.

Sources (2)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rio Rancho High

What grades does Rio Rancho High serve?

Rio Rancho High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rio Rancho High?

Rio Rancho High has an enrollment of approximately 2,554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho High?

The student-teacher ratio at Rio Rancho High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rio Rancho High rank in NM?

Rio Rancho High ranks #460 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Rio Rancho High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rio Rancho High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rancho High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Rancho High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rio Rancho High a charter school?

No, Rio Rancho High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rio Rancho High a Title I school?

No, Rio Rancho High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Rancho High?

35.8% of students at Rio Rancho 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: 2,554
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 108
Type: regular
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Sandoval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 46.8%
Phone: (505) 896-5600
4-Year Graduation: 88.0%
Area population (ZIP 87124): 58,402
Area average commute: 27.6 min
Area median age: 40.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

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 87124; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Explore more schools

All schools in Rio Rancho, NM Schools in NM Rio Rancho District Grade-compatible alternatives

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 NM EDFACTSSY 2021–22 NCES EdFactsMixed source periods U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates CRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22 School websiteSynced Apr 2026 WikipediaSynced Apr 2026 MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.