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La Cueva High School

7801 Wilshire Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,816 students in grades 9-12, La Cueva High School ranks in the top 5% 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 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in NM)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
La Cueva High School's student population of 1,816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,816 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
La Cueva High School ranks within the top 5% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Cueva High School is 0.65, which is more 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)
#32 out of 810 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Cueva High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Cueva 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.
70%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Cueva 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.
73%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Cueva 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
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Cueva High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Cueva High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Cueva High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Cueva High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Cueva 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Cueva High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Cueva High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of La Cueva High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
94%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of La Cueva 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
11%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Cueva 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
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Cueva High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Cueva High School's ranking?
La Cueva High School is ranked #32 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are La Cueva High School often compared to?
La Cueva High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eldorado High School, Sandia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Cueva High School?
The graduation rate of La Cueva High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend La Cueva High School?
1,816 students attend La Cueva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of La Cueva High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cueva High School?
La Cueva High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Cueva High School offer ?
La Cueva High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Cueva High School part of?
La Cueva High School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is La Cueva High School located?
La Cueva High School is located in the Nor Este neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,816 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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