Albuquerque High vs West Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albuquerque High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
West Mesa High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,565 students
| Measure | Albuquerque High Albuquerque, New Mexico | West Mesa High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 156 | #106 of 156 |
| National rank | #15220 of 16,910 | #16044 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,568 | 1,565 |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | 1,565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albuquerque High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 15.1).
- •Albuquerque High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Albuquerque High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Albuquerque High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 97.4%).
- •West Mesa High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Albuquerque High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 1,565.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque High better than West Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Albuquerque High ranks higher (20.2 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albuquerque High and West Mesa High?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albuquerque High: 1,568. West Mesa High: 1,565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albuquerque High and West Mesa High rank in New Mexico?
Albuquerque High is 70th of 156 and West Mesa High is 106th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).