School Overview
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.
1,816
Total Students
95.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA CUEVA HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White732
Hispanic773
Black22
Asian170
Two or More79
American Indian38
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    773 (42.6 %)
  • White
    732 (40.3 %)
  • Asian
    170 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    79 (4.4 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    22 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)823-2327
Website: http://lacueva.aps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 95.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,768
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 514
Grade 10 476
Grade 11 430
Grade 12 396

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LA CUEVA HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9514
Grade 10476
Grade 11430
Grade 12396
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LA CUEVA HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female85246.9%
Male96453.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)