Rio Rancho High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 · Rio Rancho
#89 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#15707 of 16,910 nationally
About Rio Rancho High
Rio Rancho High is a public high located in Rio Rancho, in the Rio Rancho school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,568 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 89th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is math proficiency (25th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,568.
There are 21 schools in Rio Rancho; Rio Rancho High ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rio Rancho High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rio Rancho High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students · 972 m away
Eagle Ridge Middle
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students · 1.5 km away
Lincoln Middle
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students · 1.8 km away
The Ask Academy
Rio Rancho · Charter high · Grades 6–12
558 students · 2.1 km away
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students · 2.4 km away
Rio Rancho Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students · 2.8 km away
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 6–12
133 students · 3.1 km away
Martin King JR Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students · 3.6 km away
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students · 4.3 km away
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
608 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
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2,128 students
Volcano Vista High
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2,089 students
Atrisco Heritage Academy HS
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1,930 students
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rio Rancho High a good school?
Rio Rancho High has a Success Index (US) of 17.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #89 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rio Rancho High rank in New Mexico?
Rio Rancho High ranks #89 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #15707 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rio Rancho High?
Rio Rancho High had 2,568 students in 2025.
Is Rio Rancho High a elementary school or a high school?
Rio Rancho High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rio Rancho High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rio Rancho High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.