Valley High School vs. West Mesa High School
Should I attend Valley High School or West Mesa High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, West Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
1,998 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
118 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#148 out of 217 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40-59%
Graduation Rate
81%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
426
851
Grade 10 Students
256
497
Grade 11 Students
190
338
Grade 12 Students
184
312
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
86%
84%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%