Serving 2,554 students in grades 9-12, Rio Rancho High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 20% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Rio Rancho High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Rancho High School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Rio Rancho High School is ranked #266 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Rio Rancho High School often compared to?
Rio Rancho High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School?
The graduation rate of Rio Rancho High School is 88%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Rio Rancho High School?
2,554 students attend Rio Rancho High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rio Rancho High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Rancho High School?
Rio Rancho High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rio Rancho High School offer ?
Rio Rancho High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Rancho High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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