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#436 of 864 schools in NM
West Las Vegas High School
High School · West Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NM
A high school in Las Vegas, NM where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
157 MORENO ST, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Las Vegas High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Las Vegas High School 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), 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
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wlv Family PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Robertson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Las Vegas High School is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Las Vegas High School
West Las Vegas High School is a public high school in Las Vegas, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Las Vegas High School
What grades does West Las Vegas High School serve?
West Las Vegas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Las Vegas High School?
West Las Vegas High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Las Vegas High School rank in NM?
West Las Vegas High School ranks #436 of 864 schools in NM.
What is West Las Vegas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Las Vegas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 West Las Vegas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Las Vegas High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Las Vegas High School a charter school?
No, West Las Vegas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Las Vegas High School a Title I school?
No, West Las Vegas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Las Vegas High School?
100.0% of students at West Las Vegas High School 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (505) 426-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 87701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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