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#508 of 864 schools in NM
West Mesa High
High School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6701 FORTUNA RD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Mesa High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
101.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Mesa 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$59,184
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87121; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Talent Development CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Legacy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Mark Armijo AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Mission Achievement and Success 2.0Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #79 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
West Mesa High is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Mesa High
West Mesa High is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 1,612 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Mesa High
What grades does West Mesa High serve?
West Mesa High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Mesa High?
West Mesa High has an enrollment of approximately 1,612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mesa High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mesa High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Mesa High rank in NM?
West Mesa High ranks #508 of 864 schools in NM.
What is West Mesa High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Mesa High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mesa High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Mesa High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Mesa High a charter school?
No, West Mesa High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Mesa High a Title I school?
No, West Mesa High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Mesa High?
101.6% of students at West Mesa 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
- 1,612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 105
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (505) 831-6993
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- Area population (ZIP 87121)
- 76,135
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 87121; 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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