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Independence High School — School Calendar 2026-27
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RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
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Upcoming Events
Oct
3
Sat
Saturday SchoolEvent
Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details.
Oct
6
Tue
Quarter 1 Final ExamsEvent
Oct
7
Wed
Quarter 1 Finals Make-UpsEvent
Oct
7
Wed
No School - Staff Professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Oct
7
Wed
🍁Fall Break (No Students)- Teacher PDBreakDistrict-wide
Oct
8
Thu
Fall Break - No SchoolEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
202
Student:Teacher
18.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
RIO RANCHOEcon. Disadvantaged
56.4%
Phone
(505)338-4658School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
S
Math Proficiency
S
Graduation Rate
36%
Chronic Absenteeism
91.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
3 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
77 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.2:1
Better than average in NMTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
210
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
15.33
93% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
0.5
School Resource Officers
0.25
Security Staff
0.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,392
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,633
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,579
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 74%Local 16%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$342,449
+0.9% 1yr+40.6% 5yr
Albuquerque, NM metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.5%
Below 150% poverty line
6.0%
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Uninsured residents
8.2%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,485
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,201
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,367 (43%)
Speech/Language Impairment
508 (16%)
Autism
449 (14%)
Other Health Impairment
358 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
155 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
89 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
156
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)Coming Up
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Saturday School
Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details.
EventTue, Oct 6, 2026
Quarter 1 Final Exams
EventWed, Oct 7, 2026
Quarter 1 Finals Make-Ups
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in RIO RANCHO. Independence High School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Fall NWEA TestingDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for testing dates and student preparation information. |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | NWEA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule and any student preparation materials. |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | Fall NWEA Testing (Makeups)District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor day holiday-no school District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | PD day--no students District-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Fall BBQ w/extended lunch Extended Lunch Bell Schedule 2026-27.docx |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Quarter 1 Final Exams |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Quarter 1 Finals Make-Ups |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | No School - Staff Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 🍁Fall Break (No Students)- Teacher PDDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Fall Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete break dates. |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School for Returning IHS Students |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Parent/ Teacher Conferences Your student's credentialing teacher will provide more information |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | IHS Jump Start - New Students |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details. |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Fall Carnival Check the event notice for carnival activities, times and participation details. |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day - No School Review the school calendar for closure details and any makeup schedule. |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for lunch details, menu, and participation information. |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veteran's Day - No School |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Progress Reports - Q2 |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide Check the event notice for lunch details, menu, and participation information. |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | ESE Holiday Craft FairDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Nov 24, 2026 | Holiday LunchDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving breakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Winter NWEA TestingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Winter NWEA TestingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Winter NWEA Testing (Makeups)District-wide |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Penguin Patch Holiday ShopDistrict-wide Check the shop notice for dates, times, and available items. |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Holiday LunchDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Quarter 2 Final Exams |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Quarter 2 Finals Make-Ups |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | Final ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Final Exam MakeupsDistrict-wide Check the exam schedule for makeup testing dates and procedures. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates. |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates. |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Staff Professional Development - No Students No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School for Students-Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Jumpstart for New Students Quarter 3 |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | First Day of Quarter 3 |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | IHS Graduation Rehearsal TBD by location |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | IHS Graduation Rehearsal Location TBD |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | IHS Graduation - Location TBD |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Progress Reports - Q3 |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day - No School |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | NO SCHOOL- President's Day District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed. |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School - Staff Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | NM-ASR TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | NMASR Testing - Juniors Only |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Quarter 3 Final Exams |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | NM-ASR TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Quarter 3 Finals Make-Ups |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Quarter 4 begins - First day of school for all students Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply. |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | SAT Testing - Juniors Only |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates. |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | SRPING BREAKDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | SRPING BREAKDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | SRPING BREAKDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | SRPING BREAKDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | NM-MSSA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | NM-MSSA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | NM-MSSA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | NM-MSSA TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule for administration dates and student details. |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Staff Professional Development - No Students No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | No School - Staff Professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage. |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Progress Reports - Q4 |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 | Spring NWEA TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing window notice for schedule and participation details. |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | AS Workday Wednesday District-wide All are invited as we work on campus culture projects. |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Spring NWEA TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing window notice for schedule and participation details. |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 | Spring BBQ/Spring Carnival with extended lunch (Tentative) |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | Saturday School Check the Saturday School notice for attendance requirements and session details. |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Graduate Only: Finals - Tenative |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 | Graduate Only: Finals Make-Ups - Tenative |
| Mon, May 24, 2027 | Graduation Rehersal |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 | IHS Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and attendance information. |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Quarter 4 Final Exams |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Quarter 4 Finals Make-Ups |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day - No School Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence High School
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 202 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in RIO RANCHO, NM.
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