Excellent
#113 of 864 schools in NM
Top 13% in state
La Cueva High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7801 WILSHIRE NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Cueva High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Cueva High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$161,299
Median home value
$614,200
Median rent
$1,900/mo
College educated
72.7%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Christian School-elementaryPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Hope Christian School-highPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Corrales InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Albuquerque AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #21 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Cueva High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Cueva High
La Cueva High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,831 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Cueva High
What grades does La Cueva High serve?
La Cueva High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Cueva High?
La Cueva High has an enrollment of approximately 1,831 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Cueva High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Cueva High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Cueva High rank in NM?
La Cueva High ranks #113 of 864 schools in NM.
What is La Cueva High's MySchoolScout rating?
La Cueva High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Cueva High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Cueva High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Cueva High a charter school?
No, La Cueva High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Cueva High a Title I school?
No, La Cueva High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Cueva High?
37.2% of students at La Cueva High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (505) 823-2327
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87122)
- 18,776
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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