West Mesa High School

6701 Fortuna Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87121

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West Mesa High School serves 1,816 students in grades 9-12.

West Mesa High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,816 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

West Mesa High School's student population of 1,816 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,816 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

108 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Mesa High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Mesa High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#148 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

25%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Mesa High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

85%

62%

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Black

White

21%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of West Mesa High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

72%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of West Mesa High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Mesa High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Mesa High School's ranking?

West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).

What is the graduation rate of West Mesa High School?

The graduation rate of West Mesa High School is 72%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 77%.

How many students attend West Mesa High School?

1,816 students attend West Mesa High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of West Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Mesa High School?

West Mesa High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does West Mesa High School offer ?

West Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is West Mesa High School part of?

West Mesa High School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,816 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education