How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence High School | The Ask Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rio Rancho, NM | Rio Rancho, NM |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 156 | 558 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.2:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 17.7% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence High School | The Ask Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,392 | $9,182 |
| District | Rio Rancho Public Schools | The Ask Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence High School | The Ask Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 34.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.5% | 47.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 13.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence High School | The Ask Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 210:1 | 557:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 20.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.