West Mesa High School vs. Valley High School
Should you attend West Mesa High School or Valley High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,565 students in grades 9-12, West Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,565 students
962 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
74 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#472 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
70%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
519
340
Grade 10 Students
413
245
Grade 11 Students
358
201
Grade 12 Students
275
176
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
81%
82%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
4%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%