West Las Vegas High School

157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, West Las Vegas 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

West Las Vegas High School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Las Vegas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Las Vegas High School is 0.18, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#705 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Las Vegas High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Las Vegas 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Las Vegas 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 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Las Vegas High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Las Vegas High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
90%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Las Vegas High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Las Vegas High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Las Vegas High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Las Vegas High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.18
This chart displays the diversity score of West Las Vegas High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
75-79%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Las Vegas High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Las Vegas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Las Vegas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Las Vegas High School's ranking?
West Las Vegas High School is ranked #705 out of 810 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Las Vegas High School?
The graduation rate of West Las Vegas High School is 75-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend West Las Vegas High School?
399 students attend West Las Vegas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Las Vegas High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Las Vegas High School?
West Las Vegas High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Las Vegas High School offer ?
West Las Vegas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Las Vegas High School part of?
West Las Vegas High School is part of West Las Vegas School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 75-79% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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