Valley High School vs. West Mesa High School
Should you attend Valley High School or West Mesa High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,565 students in grades 9-12, West Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
962 students
1,565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
110 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#697 out of 796 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Graduation Rate
81%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
340
519
Grade 10 Students
245
413
Grade 11 Students
201
358
Grade 12 Students
176
275
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
8%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
82%
81%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
9%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%