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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIO RANCHO·NCES 350001000805

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

421 QUANTUM RD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124 · (505) 338-4658 · Sandoval County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL156 STUDENTS
Enrollment
156
High
DISTRICT 1,363 · STATE 450
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
156 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
2
Grade 11
27
Grade 12
127
Student demographics
White
2113%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
11071%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63%
Two+
128%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
138%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 12%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8957%
Female
6743%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
156
-14 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.2:1
was 12.4:1
% White
13%
was 22%
% Hispanic
71%
was 66%
% Black
0%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a rural-scale senior high in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico, overseen by RIO RANCHO. The school serves 156 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 450 students per school, that is 65% smaller than typical.

Across the 20 schools in RIO RANCHO (16,461 students total), INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL shows that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 71% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 13% White, 8% Native American, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 40% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.2:1. The state averages around 22.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 100% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Sandoval County put median household earnings sit near $86,636, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Sandoval County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 22,445 students), INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is THE ASK ACADEMY, roughly 0.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has shrank 8% since 2018, when it stood at 170 (now 156). White enrollment moved from 22% to 13% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 8.2:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Sandoval County at a glance

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Population
153,604
Census ACS
Median income
$86,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
22,445 students

Quick facts

School name
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
District
RIO RANCHO
Address
421 QUANTUM RD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Phone
(505) 338-4658
County
Sandoval County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
156
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
156 (100%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
350001000805
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL?
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 156 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL have?
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.
What is the student diversity at INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 13% White, 71% Hispanic, 8% Two or more.
What district is INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL in?
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is part of RIO RANCHO.
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