Possibly the worst experience I've ever had in a school, I went all four years to this shitty high school and can firmly say that it is the worst schooling a person could ever try to go through to get an education. nearly half the students who are enrolled in Rio Rancho high school have so much stress that they have to drop out just to be able to calm down and be able to relax and not constantly hyper focusing on trying to get their high school diploma and not being aloud to miss even a single class. some people can't afford to be there 24/7 they have jobs just to keep them feed. read more

Came to register my son, or get help what was best for him. Instead the records lady whom I will not mention her name was rude. It bothered her that we were there. Wanting to know why we left and why we chose Rio Rancho. Left us with a unwelcome feeling. Felt as though she was judging us already even though she is not God. I hope I don't ever have to come to a school that is so unwelcoming. Obviously my son isn't meant to be there. read more

Overall this is a very good school. There is a quality academic program and some very good teachers. School spirit is alive and well. The sports programs are also very good. Some improvements could be made. For example the bathrooms in the various buildings are often locked to "prevent vandalism." Once I saw a student urinating in the hall because the restroom was locked - kind of made me smile. That's what you get when you enact ridiculous overbearing rules. I also like that the school has ALL sophomores take the PSAT free of charge - what a great way to encourage student achievement! My only other comment - and this relates to all high schools, not just this one - what the heck happened to vocational education? Not everyone wants or needs to go to college. We also need people trained in mechanics, welding, and other positions requiring skilled manual labor. Why have we cut this from our educational institutions? read more