W LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
W LAS VEGAS HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the WEST LAS VEGAS school district, located in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 435 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 27 teachers, W LAS VEGAS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Las Vegas High School, located at 157 Moreno Street in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serves as a cornerstone of the West Las Vegas Public Schools district. As a primary secondary education institution for the community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. The school plays an integral role in the cultural and educational landscape of the Las Vegas area, fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit among its student body.
The school is known for its commitment to student development both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing traditional academic subjects, vocational training, and athletic programs, West Las Vegas High aims to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its pupils. Through its faculty and administrative support, the institution strives to cultivate a safe and engaging learning environment, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate their future educational and professional endeavors.
For more information, contact W LAS VEGAS HIGH at (505) 426-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
W LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS VEGAS, NM with about 435 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST LAS VEGAS
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 27.15
- 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 435 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.1%
- White
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.