Independence High School
Rio Rancho, NM · High School · Grades 9-12
Performance Overview
About This School
Independence High School is a high school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The school serves 211 students in grades 9-12.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Independence High School performs at the state average for New Mexico. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence High School has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), graduation rate (20%), and resource access (15%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Independence High School has 211 students enrolled in grades 9-12. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
Yes, Independence High School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +7, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Independence High School is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.