Very Good
#124 of 864 schools in NM
Top 14% in state
The Ask Academy
High School · The Ask Academy · Rio Rancho, NM
A charter high school in Rio Rancho, NM where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4550 SUNDT RD NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Ask Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 27 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
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.
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Where The Ask Academy 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,554 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 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.
The Ask Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Ask Academy is listed in THE ASK ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Ask Academy
The Ask Academy is a public high school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of The Ask Academy, serving approximately 592 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Ask Academy
What grades does The Ask Academy serve?
The Ask Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Ask Academy?
The Ask Academy has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ask Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ask Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Ask Academy rank in NM?
The Ask Academy ranks #124 of 864 schools in NM.
What is The Ask Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Ask Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 The Ask Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Ask Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is The Ask Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Ask Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Ask Academy a Title I school?
No, The Ask Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Ask Academy?
15.0% of students at The Ask Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (505) 891-0757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 87124)
- 58,402
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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