Independence High School
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
	        Phone: (505) 338-4658
	        	        District: Rio Rancho Public Schools	    
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public • Grades 9-12 • 206 students
Independence High School, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serves grades 9-12 in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district.
Independence High School is a public school in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district located in Rio Rancho, NM. As of 2012, the students are 50.5% Hispanic; 37.4% White, non-Hispanic; 6.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; 4.4% Black, non-Hispanic; 1% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.5% Multiracial. 70.4% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.5% | 47% | 59% | 
| White, non-Hispanic | 37.4% | 42% | 26% | 
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 6.3% | 4% | 10% | 
| Black, non-Hispanic | 4.4% | 3% | 2% | 
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | 1% | 
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 2% | 1% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — | 
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 70.4% | 51% | 68% | 
| English learners | — | 4% | 16% | 
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 9.3 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 17.4 mi | 
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 7.3 mi | |
| 3 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 8.8 mi | |
| 4 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 12.3 mi | 
| Base | Distance | 
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 18 mi. | 
