- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
West Mesa High
Federal NCES profile for West Mesa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006000119
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Mesa High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #7 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Mesa High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Mesa High ranks #7 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-187 students YoY
West Mesa High shrank from 1,799 students in 2022-23 to 1,612 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 116.1 → 105.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-187 students YoY 350006000119 · Albuquerque, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,565 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
West Mesa High shrank from 1,799 students in 2022-23 to 1,612 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 116.1 → 105.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
West Mesa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school
West Mesa High
1,565 students
What this shows West Mesa High reports 1,565 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Mesa High compares
West Mesa High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,565 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,565
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%
White 4.3%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, West Mesa High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Mesa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Mesa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Mesa High
How many students attend West Mesa High?
West Mesa High has 1,565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 1,799 (2022-23) → 1,612 (2023-24), down 187.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mesa High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mesa High is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Mesa High?
100.0% of students at West Mesa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Mesa High?
The largest demographic group at West Mesa High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.2% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Mesa High?
West Mesa High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Mesa High rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, West Mesa High ranks #7 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides West Mesa High, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.