West Mesa High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 · Albuquerque
#106 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#16044 of 16,910 nationally
About West Mesa High
West Mesa High is a public high located in Albuquerque, in the Albuquerque school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,565 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 106th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (56th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,565.
There are 183 schools in Albuquerque; West Mesa High ranks 134th of 170 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)7%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Mesa High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 7%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Mesa High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 1.1 km away
Lavaland Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 1.1 km away
John Adams Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
420 students · 1.4 km away
Painted Sky Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students · 1.9 km away
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students · 1.9 km away
Jimmy Carter Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students · 1.9 km away
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
119 students · 2.0 km away
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
534 students · 2.1 km away
Horizon Academy West
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 2.5 km away
Mark Armijo Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 9–12
233 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
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Piedra Vista High
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1,511 students
Clovis High
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Santa Fe High
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Mesa High a good school?
West Mesa High has a Success Index (US) of 15.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #106 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Mesa High rank in New Mexico?
West Mesa High ranks #106 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #16044 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Mesa High?
West Mesa High had 1,565 students in 2025.
Is West Mesa High a elementary school or a high school?
West Mesa High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Mesa High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Mesa High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.