Enrollment
442
High
DISTRICT 236 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST LAS VEGAS·NCES 350156000418
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
157 MORENO ST, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701 · (505) 426-2500 · San Miguel County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL442 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
442 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 130 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 111 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 104 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 97 | 22% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within WEST LAS VEGAS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL this school | 442 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 285 | 100.0% | N/A |
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER ALBUQUERQUE | 314 | 99.7% | 30.8% |
| COBRE HIGH BAYARD | 257 | 100.0% | N/A |
| TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ALBUQUERQUE | 334 | 98.8% | N/A |
| LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY LOVINGTON | 267 | 98.9% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 442 | #64 of 212 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #30 of 104 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.4% | #92 of 113 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #35 of 147 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.6% | #39 of 44 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
442
+29 (+7%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 506
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 21.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 442 | 33.7 | 13.1:1 | 100% (442) |
| 2023-24 | 406 | 26.1 | 15.6:1 | 100% (406) |
| 2022-23 | 399 | 25.8 | 15.5:1 | 100% (399) |
| 2020-21 | 413 | 19 | 21.7:1 | 100% (413) |
| 2017-18 | 435 | 27.2 | 16.0:1 | 100% (435) |
| 2015-16 | 448 | 25 | 17.9:1 | 100% (448) |
| 2010-11 | 502 | 28 | 17.9:1 | 99% (499) |
| 2000-01 | 603 | 42 | 14.4:1 | 47% (281) |
| 1990-91 | 506 | 31 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (435 to 442); teachers up 24% (27.2 to 33.7).
About WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is a medium-sized high school with its address in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico. School enrollment was 442 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12.
WEST LAS VEGAS operates 10 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,601 students.
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment is 90% Hispanic. After that, the student body is 7% White. Census figures show San Miguel County is about 75% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is an 18% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The teaching staff at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is 33.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 13.1:1. This ratio sits 9.8 below the 22.9:1 average for high schools in New Mexico. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%.
In San Miguel County (population about 26,850), the median household income is $49,431, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of people live in poverty. WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is one of 19 public schools in the county.
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Remote. That means it sits in a town far from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 29 more students in 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 13.1 students per teacher, compared with 21.7 in 2020-21.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Miguel County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,850
Census ACS
Median income
$49,431
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,156 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEST LAS VEGAS
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 345 students
- LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 189 students
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYElementary · 115 students
- UNION ELEMENTARYMiddle · 90 students
- RIO GALLINAS SCHOOLElementary · 80 students
Other schools in LAS VEGAS
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 345 students
- ROBERTSON HIGHHigh · 331 students
- LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYElementary · 314 students
- SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARYMiddle · 251 students
- LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYElementary · 229 students
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementary · 189 students
Nearby schools
- WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP0.1 mi · 30
- WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 345
- TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 115
- DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY0.4 mi · 189
- UNION ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 90
- MEMORIAL MIDDLE0.8 mi · 167
Frequently asked questions
About WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL?
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 442 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.1:1 students per teacher at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 7% White, 90% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL in?
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is part of WEST LAS VEGAS.
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