Serving 82 students in grades 9-12, Vista Nueva High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 67% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Nueva High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vista Nueva High School's student population of 82 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vista Nueva High School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Nueva High School is 0.50, 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
#71 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)67%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Nueva High School's ranking?
Vista Nueva High School is ranked #71 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Nueva High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Nueva High School is 67%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Vista Nueva High School?
82 students attend Vista Nueva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Vista Nueva High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Nueva High School?
Vista Nueva High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vista Nueva High School offer ?
Vista Nueva High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Nueva High School part of?
Vista Nueva High School is part of Aztec Municipal Schools School District.
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