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West Las Vegas High School

Summary:

West Las Vegas High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school is part of the West Las Vegas District, which is ranked 109 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, West Las Vegas High School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New Mexico high schools, with a ranking range of 78 to 160 out of 170-198 schools. Its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively better than male and white students. The school's four-year graduation rates have been declining, from 76.7% in 2022-2023 to 64.7% in 2021-2022, which is below the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in state assessments are significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels.

Interestingly, the nearby Wlv Family Partnership school, also part of the West Las Vegas District, has a similar low performance profile. In contrast, Robertson High School, located in the neighboring Las Vegas City District, has a higher statewide ranking and graduation rate, though its academic performance is still below the state average. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at West Las Vegas High School and the nearby Wlv Family Partnership school indicates that these schools serve a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic and other challenges faced by the schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 157 Moreno St
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 426-2500

District: West Las Vegas

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,363 Help


Feeder schools for West Las Vegas High School:

Elementary:    Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
    Luis E. Armijo Elementary
    Tony Serna Junior Elementary
    Valley Elementary
Middle:    Union Elementary
    Valley Middle
    West Las Vegas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.6%
White:
7.4%
American Indian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Las Vegas High School ranks worse than 66.3% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Las Vegas High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.6%), White (7.4%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Las Vegas High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Las Vegas High School is $13,363.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Las Vegas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas High School 126th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See West Las Vegas High School in the ranking list.)

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West Las Vegas:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas 109th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Las Vegas High School

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Rank History for all students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.67 80th 129 38.0%
2006 25.68 102nd 134 23.9%
2007 29.46 110th 150 26.7%
2008 22.65 119th 146 18.5%
2009 36.22 96th 151 36.4%
2010 33.53 109th 154 29.2%
2011 29.14 116th 157 26.1%
2012 44.95 90th 163 44.8%
2013 34.65 124th 177 29.9%
2014 31.77 145th 198 26.8%
2015 26.21 142nd 193 26.4%
2016 20.17 160th 185 13.5%
2017 20.93 135th 158 14.6%
2018 23.60 139th 182 23.6%
2019 22.65 146th 181 19.3%
2022 34.28 96th 177 45.8%
2023 42.69 78th 170 54.1%
2024 30.82 126th 190 33.7%
See the entire list of New Mexico High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.83 16th 29 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.28 104th 164 36.6%
2019 29.12 118th 161 26.7%
2022 42.84 59th 154 61.7%
2023 54.09 50th 157 68.2%
2024 33.99 93rd 154 39.6%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.19 127th 145 12.4%
2019 30.65 105th 144 27.1%
2022 29.94 108th 157 31.2%
2023 37.69 75th 143 47.6%
2024 39.12 80th 153 47.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.03 113th 143 21.0%
2019 20.58 132nd 151 12.6%
2022 37.49 88th 159 44.7%
2023 59.57 48th 146 67.1%
2024 23.26 130th 159 18.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 106th 133 20.3%
2019 23.56 117th 139 15.8%
2022 33.68 91st 150 39.3%
2023 65.08 35th 132 73.5%
2024 37.36 80th 142 43.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at West Las Vegas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.71 108th 115 6.1%
2019 16.60 98th 109 10.1%
2022 24.38 106th 133 20.3%
2023 42.51 75th 157 52.2%
2024 32.10 101st 155 34.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for West Las Vegas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 34 3 0 489 1 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 14 4 0 488 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 11 5 0 499 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 10 5 3 538 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1994 9 1 1 557 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1995 9 6 2 575 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 9 6 2 575 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 21 0 1 597 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 8 1 1 615 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 22 3 1 621 3 n/a n/a 0 650
2000 21 1 0 620 5 n/a n/a 0 647
2001 21 1 0 576 5 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 14 0 0 514 6 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 14 0 0 514 6 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 23 2 0 503 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 20 2 1 488 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 11 1 1 509 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 15 3 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 11 5 0 513 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 11 3 0 503 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2010 26 1 0 466 1 0 0 0 494
2011 27 2 0 473 0 0 0 0 502
2012 32 2 0 437 1 0 0 0 472
2013 27 2 0 420 2 0 0 0 451
2014 35 1 0 424 4 0 0 0 464
2015 30 0 0 396 2 0 0 0 428
2016 53 1 0 390 4 0 0 0 448
2017 66 2 2 395 3 0 0 0 468
2018 59 3 1 370 2 0 0 0 435
2019 60 2 0 344 1 0 0 0 407
2020 54 3 0 344 2 0 1 0 404
2021 34 2 0 375 1 0 1 0 413
2022 40 1 0 376 1 0 3 0 421
2023 34 1 1 359 0 0 4 0 399
2024 30 1 2 368 4 0 1 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Las Vegas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 527 29.8 17.6 n/a
1991 506 31.1 16.2 n/a
1992 515 31.9 16.1 n/a
1993 557 29.5 18.9 n/a
1994 568 30.7 18.5 n/a
1995 592 31.6 18.7 n/a
1996 592 31.6 18.7 n/a
1997 619 31.4 19.7 n/a
1998 625 35.2 17.8 n/a
1999 650 37.2 17.5 45.5
2000 647 39.1 16.5 48.5
2001 603 42.3 14.3 46.6
2002 534 36.4 14.7 72.3
2003 534 36.4 14.7 72.3
2004 531 36.4 14.6 72.7
2005 512 34.4 14.9 71.7
2006 524 35.3 14.8 99.4
2007 544 32.0 17.0 99.4
2008 531 35.5 15.0 99.4
2009 520 31.5 16.5 99.4
2010 494 30.5 16.2 99.4
2011 502 28.0 17.9 99.4
2012 472 n/a n/a 99.4
2013 451 27.9 16.1 96
2014 464 24.9 18.5 98.1
2015 428 24.0 17.8 100
2016 448 26.0 17.2 100
2017 468 24.6 18.9 100
2018 435 27.1 16.0 100
2019 407 n/a n/a 100
2020 404 19.5 20.6 99.8
2021 413 19.0 21.6 100
2022 421 24.7 17.0 100
2023 399 25.8 15.4 100
2024 406 26.0 15.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Las Vegas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 527 29.8 17.6 n/a
1991 506 31.1 16.2 n/a
1992 515 31.9 16.1 n/a
1993 557 29.5 18.9 n/a
1994 568 30.7 18.5 n/a
1995 592 31.6 18.7 n/a
1996 592 31.6 18.7 n/a
1997 619 31.4 19.7 n/a
1998 625 35.2 17.8 n/a
1999 650 37.2 17.5 45.5
2000 647 39.1 16.5 48.5
2001 603 42.3 14.3 46.6
2002 534 36.4 14.7 72.3
2003 534 36.4 14.7 72.3
2004 531 36.4 14.6 72.7
2005 512 34.4 14.9 71.7
2006 524 35.3 14.8 99.4
2007 544 32.0 17.0 99.4
2008 531 35.5 15.0 99.4
2009 520 31.5 16.5 99.4
2010 494 30.5 16.2 99.4
2011 502 28.0 17.9 99.4
2012 472 n/a n/a 99.4
2013 451 27.9 16.1 96
2014 464 24.9 18.5 98.1
2015 428 24.0 17.8 100
2016 448 26.0 17.2 100
2017 468 24.6 18.9 100
2018 435 27.1 16.0 100
2019 407 n/a n/a 100
2020 404 19.5 20.6 99.8
2021 413 19.0 21.6 100
2022 421 24.7 17.0 100
2023 399 25.8 15.4 100
2024 406 26.0 15.5 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Las Vegas High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,363

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Las Vegas High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 181 High schoolsRanks 78th of 170 High schools
 34.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas High School)3224.4
 7.6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)2923
 6%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (West Las Vegas High School)1736
 19%
   11th Grade Science (West Las Vegas)1633
 17%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students407399
 2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic344359
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White6034
 43.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Las Vegas High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended West Las Vegas High School.

Students at West Las Vegas High School are 91% Hispanic, 7% White.

West Las Vegas High School ranks 126th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

West Las Vegas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
Elementary : Luis E. Armijo Elementary
Elementary : Tony Serna Junior Elementary
Elementary : Valley Elementary
Middle : Union Elementary
Middle : Valley Middle
Middle : West Las Vegas Middle School


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