LA CUEVA HIGH SCHOOL
LA CUEVA HIGH is a public high school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,755 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 90 teachers, LA CUEVA HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
LA CUEVA HIGH School, located in the affluent Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the flagship institutions within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Widely regarded as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, La Cueva consistently maintains high academic standards, often boasting above-average graduation rates and strong performance on standardized testing. The school serves a large, diverse student population and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers.
Beyond its academic reputation, La Cueva is well-known for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly successful athletics program, which has secured numerous state championships across various sports. The school also fosters a vibrant campus life through a wide array of student organizations, performing arts groups, and community service initiatives. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory environment with a strong emphasis on school spirit and student involvement, La Cueva remains a prominent educational pillar in the Albuquerque community.
For more information, contact LA CUEVA HIGH at (505) 823-2327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122
(505) 823-2327
http://www.lacueva.aps.edu
LA CUEVA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,755 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALBUQUERQUE
- Total Students:
- 1,755
- Teachers:
- 90.77
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,755 students
- White
- 46.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.1%
- Asian
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.