Overview
WEST MESA HIGH is a public high serving grades 9โ12 in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,565 students. It is part of the ALBUQUERQUE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking โ different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility โ schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Typeโ
LevelHigh
Grade Span9โ12
DistrictALBUQUERQUE
County35001
CityALBUQUERQUE
ZIP87121
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350006000119
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,565
White4.3%
Hispanic / Latino81.2%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)