- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Rancho, NM
Independence High School
Federal NCES profile for Independence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350001000805
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Rio Rancho · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rio Rancho, NM.
School address
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350001000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Independence High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350001000805 · Rio Rancho, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High School (2,596 students)
Independence High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Independence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High School
2,596 students
- Rio Rancho Hig
Rio Rancho High
2,568 students
- Rio Rancho Mid 1,024
Rio Rancho Middle School
1,024 students
- Mountain View 931
Mountain View Middle
931 students
- Lincoln Middle 805
Lincoln Middle
805 students
- This school 156
Independence High School
156 students
What this shows Independence High School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence High School compares
Independence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 16% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Independence High School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Rancho Public Schools reports $13,392 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rancho Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence High School
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Rancho, NM. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence High School?
100.0% of students at Independence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence High School?
The largest demographic group at Independence High School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence High School rank among high schools in Rio Rancho?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Rio Rancho, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rio Rancho on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Rancho Public Schools?
Besides Independence High School, Rio Rancho Public Schools also operates Cleveland High School (2,596 students), Rio Rancho High (2,568 students), and Rio Rancho Middle School (1,024 students). See the Rio Rancho Public Schools district page for the complete list.