Serving 1,831 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 5% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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.
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?
1,831 students attend La Cueva High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of La Cueva High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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