West Mesa High School vs. Valley High School
Should you attend West Mesa High School or Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,799 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Valley 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
1,799 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#458 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
70%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
743
376
Grade 10 Students
495
306
Grade 11 Students
310
204
Grade 12 Students
251
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
84%
84%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
5%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%