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West Mesa High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6701 Fortuna Rd NW,
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
66%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
C+
C
B-
B
B
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
460
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
18
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
93.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
7%
State Average
25%
Science
31.2%
State Average
38%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
260:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
83.9%
Native American
6.2%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of New Mexico
334 Students
New Mexico State University
166 Students
Central New Mexico Community College
122 Students
Colorado State University
81 Students
Arizona State University
77 Students
Northern Arizona University
67 Students
New Mexico Highlands University
62 Students
University of Colorado Denver
59 Students
University of Arizona
49 Students
New Mexico Tech
49 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
57 Students
Psychology
43 Students
Biology
38 Students
Business
35 Students
Criminology
27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
22 Students
Computer Science
17 Students
Architecture
15 Students
Radiologic Technician
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/27/2023
It was a great 4 years I played on the volleyball team and was the Varsity captain my senior year. I was part of Ed rising and student athlete committee
6/2/2022
The diversity at this school was the best. I met so many people of different cultures, and I never felt excluded. I've never had such better teachers that cared for my academic performance and my personal life. The staff at West Mesa cared.
9/17/2021
I went to West Mesa in 2016-2018. I am glad I was able to see the old buildings and the courtyard, before West Mesa remodeled. My class and I also graduated on the 50th year anniversary which was also neat. Once a Mustang, always a mustang.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/17/2020
We left a higher rated school due to bullying, teacher inadequacies and principle unresponsiveness. I regret not moving my child earlier. My daughter has thrived since the move. We were worried due to rating sites like this one. I am very glad we did not go by what we saw/read here.
1/8/2019
For the most part it’s ok. There are some wonderful teachers who have and continue to have a positive impact on my child’s learning. Mr. Andrew Vigil and Ms. LouAnn Fayter are two that make such a difference in their students lives and their learning.
4/20/2016
My wife and myself both went to West Mesa Class of 91 and it was a great school back then over crowded bust still a lot of successful adults came out of that area. Now as a father of 3 I have had to make the choices of where to send my children to high school. My oldest now 24 went to St. Pius. grea...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$215K - $354K
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$300,941
Median Lot Size
4,138 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Average Household Income
$56,796
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,460 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
91.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,106 - $2,251 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
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$730 - $1,300 per month
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- 1 - 4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 577+ Sq Ft
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- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 584+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
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Cedar Ridge Park
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West Mesa High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,612 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. West Mesa High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 66%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $300,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rio Grande High School, New Life Baptist Academy, La Academia De Esperanza, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Mesa High School.