West Mesa High School
Albuquerque, NM 87105
	        Phone: (505) 880-3744
	        	        District: Albuquerque Public Schools	    
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1616 students
Albuquerque's West Mesa High School serves grades 9-12 in the Albuquerque Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Mesa High School is a public school in the Albuquerque Public Schools district located in Albuquerque, NM. As of 2012, the students are 84.5% Hispanic; 6.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; 5% White, non-Hispanic; 2% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.7% Multiracial; and 0.6% Asian/Pacific Islander. 76.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.5% | 66% | 59% | 
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 6.3% | 4% | 10% | 
| White, non-Hispanic | 5% | 22% | 26% | 
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2% | 2% | 2% | 
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3% | 1% | 
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 2% | 1% | 
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — | 
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 76.3% | 63% | 68% | 
| English learners | — | 17% | 16% | 
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 4.9 mi | |
| 2 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 9.5 mi | 
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 3.8 mi | |
| 2 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 7.2 mi | |
| 4 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 9.9 mi | 
| Base | Distance | 
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 12.2 mi. | 
