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West Las Vegas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 442 students in West Las Vegas School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in New Mexico.
Public High Schools in West Las Vegas School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Public High School in West Las Vegas School District have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Las Vegas High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
264 Schools
# Students
1,567 Students
120,181 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
7,492 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
West Las Vegas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
66%
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
91%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
7%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $16,151 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,140 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,151
$14,763
Spending / Student
$16,140
$14,127
Best West Las Vegas School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
West Las Vegas High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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