West Mesa High School
School Overview
West Mesa High School is a public school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a school in Albuquerque Public Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, 7% of students are proficient in Math learning and 25% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,682 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 96 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,682 students are attending West Mesa High School. By gender, there are 875 and 807 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Mesa High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 34 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 34 | 19 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 96 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Mesa High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 95.8% of teachers are certified. 83.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 96 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 92 | 95.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 7.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 9.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 336 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 6 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 269,750 Households |
| Population | 673,186 |
| Male | 334,562 |
| Female | 347,449 |
| Child Population | 194,628 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,974 Units |
| Average House Value | $201,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $874 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $53,614 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Mesa High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 387 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,116 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Mesa High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 387 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 356 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 1,116 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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