La Cueva High School, a four-year public high school, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a mid-sized city school. La Cueva High School provides a strong preparatory program for college and career readiness. 53 percent of enrolled students at La Cueva High School identify as Hispanic.

Graduation requirements at La Cueva High School are mandated by the New Mexico Department of Education and Albuquerque Public Schools. Courses are offered in three academic programs: Honors, Advanced Placement, and Career and Technical.

22 Advanced Placement courses are available. 74 percent of students taking the AP exam successfully receive the required scores.

A partnership between New Mexico Public Education Department and New Mexico Higher Education Department has been the driving force behind college and career readiness for students at La Cueva High School and other schools in the state. New Mexico state legislation requires that all students may take Dual Credit courses in both academic and Career and Technical Education areas without paying tuition.