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Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Our vibrant learning community is dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth and preparing students for lifelong success.
Together we soar!
A Sustaining the Future Magnet
Our students gain experience in renewable energy technologies, environmental sustainability, agri-science and more.
A Proud History of Excellence
Established in 1959, Rio Grande High School has been a cornerstone of education and community in Albuquerque’s South Valley for over six decades.
Attendance Counts
Every school day is an opportunity for your student to learn, grow, and connect.
RGHS Bilingual Program
Sustaining the Future School Tours
Our pathway schools include:
- Rio Grande High School
- Polk Middle School
- Mountain View Elementary
- Los Padillas Elementary
Turning Cafeteria Scraps into Garden Soil
We're partnering with the community to keep food waste out of landfills and put it to productive use.
Upcoming Events
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
End of Quarter 1 for K-8, Middle, and High Schools
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APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Fall Break - Schools Closed
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APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Indigenous Peoples' Day - Schools Closed
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APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Board of Education Budget Community Conversation
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6400 Uptown Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Board of Education Budget Community Conversation
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Truman Middle School, 9400 Benavides Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Lunch and Learn: Community Buddies
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MacArthur Elementary School, 1100 Douglas MacArthur Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
APS Community and Cultural Activities Calendar
Traditional Foods Workshop
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Los Padillas Elementary School, 2525 Los Padillas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, USA
APS SY 2026-2027 District Calendar
Election Day - Schools Closed
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News & Announcements
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New Mexico ranks No. 2 in the nation for school meals, with 100% Community Eligibility Provision adoption and a 75.8% local-food rate.
In The Spotlight
Learn more about what is going on at our school!
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Freshman Academy is designed specifically to help ninth graders feel connected, supported, and ready to succeed from day one.
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Schedule a tour to learn more about our Sustaining the Future pathway.
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Earn your Bilingual Seal at Rio Grande High School.
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An intergenerational workshop teaches students and the community how to preserve chile, save seeds, and honor cultural roots.
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