High Schools in Mesa Vista

The Mesa Vista High School is the sole high school serving the Mesa Vista area of New Mexico. This small public high school serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of just 95 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently underperformed academically compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom quarter of New Mexico high schools in recent years.

Mesa Vista High School's academic performance has been a concern, with proficiency rates well below the state average in subjects like English Language Arts and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 14% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34%. Similarly, just 21% of students were proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 36%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 76.7% for the 2022-2023 school year also trails the state average.

Compounding the academic challenges, Mesa Vista High School serves a student population that is entirely eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's struggles and highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the unique needs of the community. Despite the school's small size, it faces an uphill battle to improve its performance and provide a quality education for its students.