Serving 406 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 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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 0.17, 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.
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?
406 students attend West Las Vegas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of West Las Vegas High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Las Vegas High School?
West Las Vegas High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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