High Schools in Rio Rancho

The Rio Rancho school district in New Mexico is home to four high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools include Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho High, Independence High School, and the virtual Rio Rancho Cyber Academy. While the district maintains a consistent graduation rate across all schools, there are notable differences in academic performance and other key metrics.

The standout school in the district is the Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, a virtual high school that consistently ranks among the top in New Mexico. With exceptional test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, and a low student-teacher ratio, the Cyber Academy provides a highly effective educational experience for its students. In contrast, Independence High School lags behind, with lower test scores and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The traditional high schools, Cleveland High School and Rio Rancho High, also perform well, ranking in the top 50 high schools in the state and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have higher-than-average test scores and graduation rates compared to the Rio Rancho district and the state of New Mexico. The differences in student-teacher ratios between the traditional and virtual schools may be a contributing factor to their relative performance.