D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Independence High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 421 QUANTUM RD NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Graduation
D
54% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
202
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)60%13/10054% graduate on time
🏫 Resources40%66/100No state test results were reported for this school

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

🎓 Graduation rate54% (−18 pts vs. state avg 72%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 421 QUANTUM RD NE
City Rio Rancho
ZIP Code 87124
District 3500010
NCES School ID 350001000805
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87124

Understanding the community around Independence High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,986
Per Capita Income $35,155
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,100
Median Rent $1,262
Owner-Occupied 78.3%
Renter-Occupied 21.7%
View full data for ZIP 87124 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Independence High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.8%
White 14.4%
Two or More Races 9.4%
American Indian 8.4%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 202
Teachers (FTE) 11.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Independence High School?
Independence High School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has 202 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Independence High School receive per student?
Independence High School receives $13,705 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Independence High School in 87124 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,939
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,692
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
21.7%

Other Schools in 87124

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026