WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL

www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-high-school

399 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

399

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	359
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
359 (90.0 %)
White
34 (8.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)426-2500
Website:	http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 135

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 81

Grade 12 75