A+
Excellent
96/100

La Cueva High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7801 WILSHIRE NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 71% · Math 41% proficient · 95th percentile in New Mexico
Graduation
A+
91% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in New Mexico for achievement

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
1,831
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%95/100reading 95th percentile, math 94th percentile among New Mexico high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%87/10091% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 31% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency71% (+39 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (+19 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate91% (+19 pts vs. state avg 72%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Low-income42%22%reading +14 pts, math +13 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7801 WILSHIRE NE
City Albuquerque
ZIP Code 87122
District 3500060
NCES School ID 350006000698
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87122

Understanding the community around La Cueva High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $152,360
Per Capita Income $73,319
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.2%
High School or Higher 97.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $592,600
Median Rent $1,788
Owner-Occupied 91.9%
Renter-Occupied 8.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for La Cueva High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.8%
White 39.2%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More Races 4.4%
American Indian 2.6%
Black 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,831
Teachers (FTE) 98.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for La Cueva High?
La Cueva High has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend La Cueva High?
La Cueva High has 1,831 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does La Cueva High serve?
La Cueva High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does La Cueva High receive per student?
La Cueva High receives $15,508 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around La Cueva High in 87122 ▼
Avg Home Value
$760,017
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,113
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
8.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026