La Cueva Highschool

What La Cueva Highschool does

La Cueva High School is a comprehensive public high school located at 7801 Wilshire NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, operating under the governance of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district since its founding in 1986. The school serves approximately 1,831 students in grades 9–12 on a 48-acre campus with a 7-period block schedule and departmentalized instruction. Student demographics are 43.7% Hispanic, 39.2% White, 8.6% Asian, 2.6% Native American, and 1.3% African American, with nearly 15% of students transferring in from outside the school's geographic attendance boundaries.

The school's core academic offering centers on a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with district-leading Advanced Placement course breadth and the AP Capstone program, supplemented by dual-credit courses articulated with Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and the University of New Mexico (UNM), and career electives delivered through the Career Enrichment Center (CEC). Beyond academics, the school runs 21 interscholastic athletic programs (126 team state championships as of May 2018), comprehensive performing-arts programs (band, chorus, orchestra, drama, dance), a full counseling department with college/career-readiness specialists, Special Education and Section 504 services, peer tutoring through the Bear Success Center, and a multi-tiered mental-health and wellness infrastructure.

The business model is that of a publicly funded K–12 institution: no tuition is charged, and operations are funded through APS district and state appropriations (primarily local property taxes and state education funding). Meals are provided free to all students. The school is accredited by AdvancED (now Cognia) and the State of New Mexico Department of Education, holds College Board membership, consistently earns an 'A' Letter Grade from the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED), and was ranked #971 nationally by US News and World Report (2023) and #5 nationally by MaxPreps for athletics in 2017. Technology stack is standard, non-proprietary district software (ParentVUE, ClassLink, GoGuardian, Khan Academy, Finalsite, Parchment); no AI/ML, proprietary platform, or paid product surface is operated.

Name

La Cueva Highschool

Legal name

La Cueva High School

Website

https://lacueva.aps.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Cueva High School is a public comprehensive high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving ~1,831 students in grades 9–12 with a rigorous college-prep curriculum, district-leading AP program, dual-credit partnerships with CNM and UNM, and 21 athletic programs, funded through APS district and state appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Advanced placement courses
• Dual credit programs
• High school athletics
• College preparatory education

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Albuquerque Public Schools, La Cueva operates on district and state funding, primarily from local property taxes and state education appropriations. The school does not charge tuition for enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Cueva High School is a public secondary school serving grades 10–12, operated by Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It delivers a standard high school academic curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit college-level electives through the Career Enrichment Center (CEC), interscholastic athletics, co-curricular arts, student clubs and activities, counseling, and special education services to enrolled high school students at no tuition cost to families.

Product overview

La Cueva High School is a comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1,831 students in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school operates a 7-period block schedule with departmentalized instruction across a rigorous academic program. Its core educational offerings include an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program with AP Capstone, dual credit opportunities through CNM and UNM, and career-focused electives at the Career Enrichment Center. The school provides 21 interscholastic athletics programs and comprehensive co-curricular arts offerings (band, chorus, orchestra, drama, dance). Student support services include a full counseling department with college/career readiness specialists, Special Education services, mental health and wellness programs, peer tutoring, and nursing services. Extracurricular activities encompass a wide range of clubs and organizations structured under student government. The school is accredited by AdvancED and the State of New Mexico, is a College Board member, and holds an 'A' Letter grade from NMPED.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Academic Curriculum (Grades 10–12) Standard New Mexico high school academic program for enrolled students in grades 10 through 12, delivered on the La Cueva campus as part of Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level Advanced Placement coursework offered to La Cueva High School students as part of its college-preparatory program.
• Career Enrichment Center (CEC) Dual Credit Courses Dual credit college-level electives delivered through the Career Enrichment Center (CEC), allowing La Cueva students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Interscholastic Athletics Program (Bears) Competitive interscholastic athletics program under the Bears mascot, offering La Cueva High School students opportunities to participate in varsity and sub-varsity sports.
• Co-Curricular Arts Programs Co-curricular arts programming available to La Cueva High School students, including performing and visual arts activities beyond the standard academic day.
• Student Clubs and Activities Student-led clubs and organized school activities coordinated through the Activities Director, providing extracurricular engagement opportunities for La Cueva High School students.
• Counseling and Student Support Services School counseling, academic advising, and student support services provided to La Cueva High School students to support academic planning and personal wellbeing.
• Special Education Services Special education services and accommodations provided to La Cueva High School students with identified needs, in compliance with public school requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 126 team state championships earned by athletics program (as of May 2018)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albuquerque Public SchoolscoreOthersLa Cueva operates as a comprehensive high school within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The district provides funding, administration, transportation services, technology platforms (ParentVUE, DragonFly), and operational support. APS Transportation Center handles bus services at (505) 298-6831.
• Career Enrichment Center (CEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEC provides career-focused dual credit electives for La Cueva sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Available courses include Business Law, Curanderismo, Digital Audio, and Latin Music Cultures. Students can access career exploration and specialized training through this partnership.
• Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNM provides dual credit opportunities allowing students to earn college credits while in high school. ACCUPLACER placement testing is used for CNM enrollment. CNM dual credit courses available through La Cueva counseling office.
• University of New Mexico (UNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNM provides dual credit program opportunities for La Cueva students. College applications, financial aid resources, and UNM-specific scholarship information are provided through school counseling.
• College BoardcoreOthersLa Cueva is a member of the College Board and adheres to NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. CEEB code 320038 for SAT/ACT registration and AP exams.
• AdvancED / CogniacoreOthersLa Cueva is accredited by AdvancED and the State of New Mexico Department of Education, demonstrating compliance with rigorous educational standards.
• New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)coreOthersNMAA governs athletics and activities eligibility and regulations. La Cueva participates in NMAA-sanctioned events and adheres to NMAA scholastic eligibility requirements.
• NCAA Eligibility CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents planning to play NCAA sports must register with NCAA Eligibility Center. La Cueva provides NCAA information and fee waivers for students on free/reduced lunch.
• Parchment ExchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationLa Cueva uses Parchment.com for official transcript ordering. Students can order transcripts to be sent to colleges, NCAA, employers, or scholarship organizations through this online system.
• Campos PhotographyminorOthersOfficial photographer for senior yearbook photos. Handles cap and gown photos, formal portraits, and yearbook photography sessions.
• APS School Based Health CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services and resources available through APS School Based Health Centers for student healthcare needs beyond what school nurses provide.
• City of Albuquerque / Bernalillo CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to provide free summer meals to anyone 18 and under at over 100 sites across the city.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Albuquerque High School: Sister comprehensive public high school within Albuquerque Public Schools serving a similar grade 9-12 cohort with comparable AP, athletics, and arts offerings; the most direct in-district competitor for transfer students and rankings.
• Atrisco Heritage Academy High School: APS comprehensive high school offering similar dual-credit and athletics programs; competes within APS for district-wide rankings, transfer enrollment, and student retention.
• Del Norte High School: APS comprehensive high school located in the same NE Albuquerque region as La Cueva, drawing from overlapping feeder patterns and competing for transfer enrollment and US News visibility.
• Eldorado High School: APS comprehensive high school in the NE Albuquerque corridor with comparable enrollment scale and a similar college-prep / athletics profile, competing for the same transfer-student pool and district recognition.
• Highland High School: APS comprehensive public high school offering similar college-preparatory curriculum, athletics, and performing arts programs; competes for both assigned-boundary students and APS transfer applicants.
• Cibola High School: APS comprehensive high school with similar size and AP/athletics programming; functions as a direct peer for district-level quality comparisons and US News-style rankings within New Mexico.
• Sandia High School: APS comprehensive public high school in NE Albuquerque with comparable size, AP offerings, and athletics scale; functions as a nearby peer for enrollment competition and academic ranking benchmarks.
• Manzano High School: APS comprehensive high school in Albuquerque with comparable enrollment scale and dual-credit/AP offerings, providing a direct in-district benchmark for academic and extracurricular performance.

Regional players

• Rio Rancho High School: Public comprehensive high school in Rio Rancho Public Schools (adjacent district to APS), with similar AP, athletics, and college-readiness offerings; competes regionally for state rankings and visibility in the greater Albuquerque metro.

Emerging players

• nex+Gen Academy: APS-affiliated project-based learning high school with a STEM/college-prep focus; serves as an alternative APS pathway that competes for college-bound students seeking rigorous coursework outside the traditional comprehensive model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PrincipalLCHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/APSExpectGreatThings
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABQschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/la-cueva-highschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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