- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NM
West Las Vegas High School
Federal NCES profile for West Las Vegas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350156000418
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Las Vegas High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Las Vegas High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Las Vegas High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, NM.
School address
District: West Las Vegas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350156000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Las Vegas High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350156000418 · Las Vegas, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Las Vegas Middle School (345 students)
West Las Vegas High School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
West Las Vegas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Las Vegas High School
442 students
- West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas Middle School
345 students
- Luis E. Armijo
Luis E. Armijo Elementary
229 students
- Don Cecilio Ma
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
189 students
- Tony Serna Jr. 115
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary
115 students
- Union Elementa 90
Union Elementary
90 students
What this shows West Las Vegas High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Las Vegas High School compares
West Las Vegas High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.0%
White 7.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, West Las Vegas High School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West Las Vegas Public Schools reports $17,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Las Vegas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luis E. Armijo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tony Serna Jr. Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Las Vegas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Las Vegas High School
How many students attend West Las Vegas High School?
West Las Vegas High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Las Vegas High School is 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Las Vegas High School?
100.0% of students at West Las Vegas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Las Vegas High School?
The largest demographic group at West Las Vegas High School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Las Vegas High School?
West Las Vegas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Las Vegas High School rank among public schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Las Vegas High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Las Vegas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in West Las Vegas Public Schools?
Besides West Las Vegas High School, West Las Vegas Public Schools also operates West Las Vegas Middle School (345 students), Luis E. Armijo Elementary (229 students), and Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary (189 students). See the West Las Vegas Public Schools district page for the complete list.