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LAS CRUCES HIGH

1750 EL PASEO RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,787
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,226
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,787 students in grades 09–12 in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,226 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
18.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

LAS CRUCES HIGH is a very large high in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, serving grades 09–12 with 1,787 students. The district invests $13,226 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LAS CRUCES HIGH

1,787
Total Students
18.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
98
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution889 male · 898 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,787 students
Student Composition
16%
79%
Asian1%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino79%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350150000386

Academic Outcomes at LAS CRUCES HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
85
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
73%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,226Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,226
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,819
Student Support$2,513
Administration$1,587
Operations$1,984
Other$1,323
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,226 spent per student, an estimated $5,859 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
69.5%
Local (property tax)
13.6%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SONOMA ELEMENTARYHIGHLAND ELEMENTARYMONTE VISTA ELEMENTARYTOMBAUGH ELEMENTARY
+16 more
↓
Middle
CAMINO REAL MIDDLEMESA MIDDLESIERRA MIDDLEPICACHO MIDDLE
+3 more
↓
High School
ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLCENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLMAYFIELD HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyDoña Ana County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)527-9400
NCES ID: 350150000386
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LAS CRUCES seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
1,980 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,615 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
MAYFIELD HIGH
1,421 students · 09–12
Mid
CAMINO REAL MIDDLE
965 students · 06–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
MESA MIDDLE
803 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Mid
SIERRA MIDDLE
799 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
SONOMA ELEMENTARY
748 students · PK–05
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
744 students · PK–05
100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1750 EL PASEO RD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.