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 (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
63%
Black
n/a
2%
White
11%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
4%
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 66%.
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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