Rio Grande High School

Rio Grande High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2300 Arenal Rd SW,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
3.6
2.5
1,532 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.31
Graduation Rate
63%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.31
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
490
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
96.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
25%
Science
21.1%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
93.9%
White
3.5%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico 427 Students
New Mexico State University 230 Students
Colorado State University 160 Students
Arizona State University 120 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 113 Students
University of Colorado Denver 107 Students
University of Arizona 103 Students
Northern Arizona University 102 Students
Eastern New Mexico University 96 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 53 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Business 47 Students
Criminology 42 Students
Biology 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 21 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 179 Reviews
5.0 Junior
2/21/2023
I love the school overall, the only thing id like to fix would be its clubs after school and the money the school receives from the government should be implemented more into their clubs.
3.0 Senior
1/15/2023
Attended Rio for my senior year only since I movies from California. Definitely a downgrade, and it's not the best place to go unless you know people there whether it's other students or teachers. The education system kind of sucks.
4.0 Senior
4/5/2022
Class sizes are small and teachers are always available to help. They have alot of options for elective classes. There are alot of sports for girls and boys. The principals and teachers are always trying to promote high morale by having spirit days to make things fun.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
3.0 student
3/14/2024
having started post-pandemic my experience was mid.
1.0 other
11/28/2017
My experience at the school was horrific. Throughout my tenure there I was enrolled in pre-college classes. After graduation and the real world hit me I was so incredibly angry at the lack of preparation I received. I had to work 10 times as hard as my peers (most of them were from college pre HS IN...
1.0 parent
12/29/2015
The administration does not follow through in support of teachers. I would not send my child to this school until APS gets a new principal at this school. Amanda Debell is a by polar administrator and runs all her teachers off when she needs to go. Unexperienced administrator that does not know how...
5.0 parent
6/21/2011
Apparently their AP classes don't include English, grammar and spelling. Perhaps you just have not actually attended any of the AP classes. Below are just a few of the obvious corrections to your review: Alot of people have told me that because I go to Rio Grande I am not as smart as other people or...

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