Overview
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. The school enrolls 156 students. It is part of the RIO RANCHO district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictRIO RANCHO
County35043
CityRIO RANCHO
ZIP87124
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350001000805
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment156
White13.5%
Hispanic / Latino70.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)