Mesa Vista High School

Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Mesa Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mesa Vista High School's student population of 93 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Protecting What's Yours

School Rankings

Mesa Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Vista High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤20%
24%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤20%
34%
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
11%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
86%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
11%
19%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.25

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

60-79%
76.5%
(22-23)
28%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
14%
4%

Showing 2005–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesa Vista High School's ranking?
Mesa Vista High School is ranked #557 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa Vista High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Mesa Vista High School?
93 students attend Mesa Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mesa Vista High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Vista High School?
Mesa Vista High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mesa Vista High School offer ?
Mesa Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Vista High School part of?
Mesa Vista High School is part of Mesa Vista School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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