School Overview
La Cueva High School, located in the affluent Northeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the flagship institutions within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. Widely regarded as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, La Cueva consistently maintains high academic standards, often boasting above-average graduation rates and strong performance on standardized testing. The school serves a large, diverse student population and offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers.

Beyond its academic reputation, La Cueva is well-known for its robust extracurricular culture, particularly its highly successful athletics program, which has secured numerous state championships across various sports. The school also fosters a vibrant campus life through a wide array of student organizations, performing arts groups, and community service initiatives. By balancing a rigorous college-preparatory environment with a strong emphasis on school spirit and student involvement, La Cueva remains a prominent educational pillar in the Albuquerque community.
1,826
Total Students
122.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA CUEVA HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White724
Hispanic756
Black24
Asian151
Two or More126
American Indian41
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    756 (41.4%)
  • White
    724 (39.6%)
  • Asian
    151 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    126 (6.9%)
  • American Indian
    41 (2.2%)
  • Black
    24 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
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: ALBUQUERQUE
Phone: (505)823-2327
Website: http://lacueva.aps.edu
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 122.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,768
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 498
Grade 10 486
Grade 11 427
Grade 12 415

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LA CUEVA HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9498
Grade 10486
Grade 11427
Grade 12415
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LA CUEVA HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female88748.6%
Male93951.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)