For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,152 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Southwest Mesa is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atrisco Heritage Academy High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Gr: 9-12 | 2,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque, NM include Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque?
the neighborhood of Southwest Mesa, Albuquerque public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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