At a glance
Reported students
133
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
656.5
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy: 133 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Rio Rancho. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Rio Rancho Public Schools. NCES reports 133 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.9%
- Hispanic45.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rio Rancho Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Independence High School
High · Grades 09–12
156 reported students
Riotech
High · Grades 10–12
Enrollment not reported
Rio Rancho High
High · Grades 09–12
2,568 reported students
Cleveland High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,596 reported students
Rio Rancho Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Puesta del Sol Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
539 reported students
Public schools near Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ask Academy High · Charter · The Ask Academy | 06–12 | 558 | 1.4 mi |
| Rio Rancho High High · Rio Rancho Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,568 | 1.9 mi |
| Independence High School High · Rio Rancho Public Schools | 09–12 | 156 | 2.1 mi |
| Cibola High High · Albuquerque Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,517 | 2.4 mi |
| Cleveland High School High · Rio Rancho Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,596 | 5.1 mi |
| Cottonwood Classical Prep High · Charter · Cottonwood Classical Prep | 06–12 | 852 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
What grades does Rio Rancho Cyber Academy serve?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rio Rancho Public Schools.
How many students attend Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy reported 133 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 298 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 133 students and 14.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rio Rancho Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rio Rancho Cyber Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy in?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is part of Rio Rancho Public Schools, based in Rio Rancho, NM, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rio Rancho Cyber Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Ask Academy (1.4 mi), Rio Rancho High (1.9 mi), Independence High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.