INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the RIO RANCHO school district, located in RIO RANCHO, NM with about 170 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is an alternative secondary education institution within the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment, the school caters to students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. Its mission centers on personalized instruction, helping students address credit deficiencies, recover academic progress, and develop the necessary skills to successfully earn their high school diplomas.

The school emphasizes a smaller, community-focused atmosphere that allows for closer student-teacher interaction. By offering a different structure than a traditional comprehensive high school, Independence High aims to remove barriers to graduation and provide pathways for students to transition into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. Their approach is focused on fostering student accountability, academic growth, and long-term personal success in a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL at (505) 338-4658 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.