WEST MESA HIGH SCHOOL
WEST MESA HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,585 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 89 teachers, WEST MESA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WEST MESA HIGH School, located in the southwest area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for the local community under the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Known for its mascot, the Mustang, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive secondary education that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement. The school’s mission emphasizes preparing students for life beyond high school, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce, by offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective programs.
Beyond the classroom, WEST MESA HIGH plays a significant role in the community by fostering school spirit through a robust athletics program and various student-led organizations. The school's official website, westmesamustangs.com, serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, athletic schedules, and upcoming events. With its long-standing presence in the Albuquerque area, West Mesa continues to strive toward creating an inclusive and supportive environment aimed at student success and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact WEST MESA HIGH at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
(505) 880-3744
http://www.westmesamustangs.com/
WEST MESA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,585 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 1,585
- Teachers:
- 89.73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST MESA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 6.9%
- White
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.