West Mesa High School

West Mesa High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6701 Fortuna Rd NW,  Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
3.7
4.3
1,612 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
66%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
24%
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
960
Math
460
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
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
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
25%
Science
31.2%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
81.2%
Native American
8.1%
White
4.3%
Black
2.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
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 357 Students
New Mexico State University 181 Students
Central New Mexico Community College 122 Students
Colorado State University 90 Students
Arizona State University 86 Students
Northern Arizona University 74 Students
New Mexico Highlands University 67 Students
University of Colorado Denver 61 Students
University of Arizona 55 Students
Fort Lewis College 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 39 Students
Business 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Criminology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Architecture 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 168 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/6/2025
Well I can say that my experience in this school was good. Most of the staff and teachers are amazing and they provide many opportunities to be involved with the community and let's you grow on certain skills. They have many opportunities for the future of the students.
4.0 Senior
1/28/2024
My experience at West Mesa is quite positive. Most teachers love their job and try to get involved with the students life. The college readiness is definitely one of my favorite things West Mesa offers, our staff is very good at guiding the students through college life. We have great councilors who care about students. All together , west mesa is a welcoming and supportive community.
4.0 Senior
12/31/2023
During my years at West Mesa High, I have learned quite a lot. All of this is due to my specific teachers really caring about my education and wanting me to be successful. Although the school area is not the best, I learned to adapt and make the best out of my 3 years there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
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.
3.0 parent
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.
5.0 parent
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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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 24% 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 960 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $301,377. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rio Grande High School, School on Wheels, Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Mesa High School.

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