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WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL

157 MORENO ST, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
399
Students
Total enrolled
77%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 11% vs nat'l
$19,682
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 399 students in grades 09–12 in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,682 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
15.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 399 students. The district invests $19,682 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 77% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL

399
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution181 male · 218 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 399 students
Student Composition
9%
90%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino90%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350156000418

Academic Outcomes at WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
77%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,682Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,682
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,660
Student Support$3,740
Administration$2,362
Operations$2,952
Other$1,968
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,682 spent per student, an estimated $8,719 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
State government
59.5%
Local (property tax)
10.3%
Federal programs
30.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,682/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYDON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYTONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYVALLEY ELEMENTARY
+1 more
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Middle
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLUNION ELEMENTARYVALLEY MIDDLE
↓
High School
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySan Miguel County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (505)426-2500
NCES ID: 350156000418
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAS VEGAS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mid
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
296 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARY
230 students · PK–01
100% FRL
Elem
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY
190 students · 02–03
99% FRL
Mid
UNION ELEMENTARY
111 students · 05–05
100% FRL
Elem
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARY
109 students · 04–04
100% FRL
Elem
VALLEY ELEMENTARY
82 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOL
80 students · KG–08
100% FRL
High
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
32 students · 07–12
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
157 MORENO ST, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.