Las Cruces High

Summary:

Las Cruces High is a public high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 1,787 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 119 districts in the state.

While Las Cruces High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (78.68%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 29% in Language Arts, 11% in Mathematics, and 32% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and Native American students performing well, but African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students struggling. Additionally, Las Cruces High has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to other high schools in the area, such as Centennial High School, which consistently outperforms Las Cruces High in academic measures, Las Cruces High's overall performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from a high of 33rd out of 198 New Mexico high schools in 2013-2014 to 102nd out of 170 in 2022-2023, with its star rating dropping from 4 to 2 during this period. These challenges suggest that Las Cruces High could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, and to provide a more equitable learning environment for all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1750 El Paseo Rd
       Las Cruces, NM  88001


(575) 527-9400

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,673 Help


Feeder schools for Las Cruces High:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Mac Arthur Elementary
    Mesilla Elementary
    Mesilla Park Elementary
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Middle:    Zia Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  1,787

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.7%
White:
16.2%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Las Cruces High ranks worse than 60% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.2. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Las Cruces High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.7%), White (16.2%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Cruces High is 18.1. 4 high schools in the Las Cruces School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Las Cruces High employs 98.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Cruces High is $8,673, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Las Cruces School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Las Cruces High:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Cruces High 102nd of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Las Cruces High in the ranking list.)

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Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Cruces 60th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Cruces High

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Rank History for all students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.25 53rd 129 58.9%
2006 51.60 64th 134 52.2%
2007 59.08 58th 150 61.3%
2008 77.39 30th 146 79.5%
2009 71.45 37th 151 75.5%
2010 81.29 24th 154 84.4%
2011 74.98 34th 157 78.3%
2012 59.50 60th 163 63.2%
2013 72.37 39th 177 78.0%
2014 74.56 33rd 198 83.3%
2015 58.09 53rd 193 72.5%
2016 47.11 70th 185 62.2%
2017 39.71 81st 158 48.7%
2018 34.88 100th 182 45.1%
2019 33.53 105th 181 42.0%
2022 38.60 84th 177 52.5%
2023 32.20 102nd 170 40.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.86 9th 31 71.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.55 13th 20 35.0%
2019 41.16 16th 31 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.25 31st 62 50.0%
2023 12.11 38th 38 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.28 115th 164 29.9%
2019 34.73 99th 161 38.5%
2022 27.80 89th 154 42.2%
2023 43.49 67th 157 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.71 94th 145 35.2%
2019 38.34 84th 144 41.7%
2022 35.99 94th 157 40.1%
2023 31.28 86th 143 39.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.84 37th 51 27.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.57 88th 143 38.5%
2019 32.75 93rd 151 38.4%
2022 38.23 82nd 159 48.4%
2023 36.67 85th 146 41.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.68 3rd 31 90.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.76 5th 15 66.7%
2019 47.31 11th 21 47.6%
2022 8.62 24th 24 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.42 87th 133 34.6%
2019 31.91 87th 139 37.4%
2022 30.26 99th 150 34.0%
2023 31.71 81st 132 38.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.77 4th 44 90.9%
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Rank History for White students at Las Cruces High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 53rd 115 53.9%
2019 56.03 39th 109 64.2%
2022 57.78 44th 133 66.9%
2023 33.83 98th 157 37.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Las Cruces High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 779 16 18 1010 9 n/a n/a 0 1832
1991 691 15 20 1023 12 n/a n/a 0 1761
1992 744 24 24 1173 12 n/a n/a 0 1977
1993 773 29 28 1213 13 n/a n/a 0 2056
1994 783 31 31 1278 14 n/a n/a 0 2137
1995 809 32 32 1209 15 n/a n/a 0 2097
1996 809 32 32 1209 15 n/a n/a 0 2097
1997 791 36 35 1305 9 n/a n/a 0 2176
1998 787 38 15 1395 43 n/a n/a 0 2278
1999 774 41 14 1433 52 n/a n/a 0 2314
2000 773 52 45 1434 15 n/a n/a 0 2319
2001 788 52 50 1465 17 n/a n/a 0 2372
2002 742 46 42 1585 17 n/a n/a 0 2432
2003 742 46 42 1585 17 n/a n/a 0 2432
2004 773 42 41 1565 28 n/a n/a 0 2449
2005 690 40 36 1537 28 n/a n/a 0 2331
2006 697 43 32 1524 22 n/a n/a 0 2318
2007 707 45 41 1601 28 n/a n/a 0 2422
2008 636 50 45 1616 25 n/a n/a 0 2372
2009 605 57 46 1633 25 n/a n/a 0 2366
2010 573 56 55 1704 32 0 0 0 2420
2011 540 63 50 1660 31 6 1 0 2351
2012 525 52 52 1657 21 6 0 0 2313
2013 388 46 40 1289 19 5 0 0 1787
2014 348 40 38 1224 15 4 0 0 1669
2015 295 43 37 1267 16 2 1 0 1661
2016 255 39 28 1202 10 0 3 0 1537
2017 289 51 26 1331 14 1 0 0 1712
2018 272 53 20 1327 15 2 6 0 1695
2019 286 53 16 1355 20 5 3 0 1738
2020 280 52 16 1366 17 4 7 0 1742
2021 260 49 13 1319 17 2 6 0 1666
2022 289 50 11 1394 16 3 8 0 1771
2023 289 48 12 1406 17 4 11 0 1787

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Las Cruces High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1832 89.0 20.5 n/a
1991 1761 92.3 19.0 n/a
1992 1977 95.8 20.6 n/a
1993 2056 99.5 20.7 n/a
1994 2137 100.0 21.4 n/a
1995 2097 102.1 20.5 n/a
1996 2097 102.1 20.5 n/a
1997 2176 107.4 20.3 n/a
1998 2278 116.3 19.6 n/a
1999 2314 129.8 17.8 31.8
2000 2319 137.5 16.9 3.3
2001 2372 130.3 18.2 33.1
2002 2432 140.8 17.3 41.1
2003 2432 140.8 17.3 41.1
2004 2449 145.0 16.9 43.8
2005 2331 142.2 16.4 34
2006 2318 134.7 17.2 47.5
2007 2422 145.4 16.7 41.6
2008 2372 141.2 16.8 36.5
2009 2366 142.2 16.6 37.3
2010 2420 133.9 18.0 41.4
2011 2351 136.9 17.1 42.7
2012 2313 124.3 18.6 47.4
2013 1787 107.4 16.6 43.4
2014 1669 107.4 15.5 42.7
2015 1661 102.0 16.2 43.8
2016 1537 93.0 16.5 54.2
2017 1712 91.6 18.6 48.1
2018 1695 95.7 17.7 53.2
2019 1738 96.1 18.0 61.4
2020 1742 97.2 17.9 56.8
2021 1666 96.2 17.3 53.1
2022 1771 98.2 18.0 47.8
2023 1787 98.4 18.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Las Cruces High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1832 89.0 20.5 n/a
1991 1761 92.3 19.0 n/a
1992 1977 95.8 20.6 n/a
1993 2056 99.5 20.7 n/a
1994 2137 100.0 21.4 n/a
1995 2097 102.1 20.5 n/a
1996 2097 102.1 20.5 n/a
1997 2176 107.4 20.3 n/a
1998 2278 116.3 19.6 n/a
1999 2314 129.8 17.8 31.8
2000 2319 137.5 16.9 3.3
2001 2372 130.3 18.2 33.1
2002 2432 140.8 17.3 41.1
2003 2432 140.8 17.3 41.1
2004 2449 145.0 16.9 43.8
2005 2331 142.2 16.4 34
2006 2318 134.7 17.2 47.5
2007 2422 145.4 16.7 41.6
2008 2372 141.2 16.8 36.5
2009 2366 142.2 16.6 37.3
2010 2420 133.9 18.0 41.4
2011 2351 136.9 17.1 42.7
2012 2313 124.3 18.6 47.4
2013 1787 107.4 16.6 43.4
2014 1669 107.4 15.5 42.7
2015 1661 102.0 16.2 43.8
2016 1537 93.0 16.5 54.2
2017 1712 91.6 18.6 48.1
2018 1695 95.7 17.7 53.2
2019 1738 96.1 18.0 61.4
2020 1742 97.2 17.9 56.8
2021 1666 96.2 17.3 53.1
2022 1771 98.2 18.0 47.8
2023 1787 98.4 18.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Las Cruces High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,673

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Cruces High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 181 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 170 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces High)3928.1
 10.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)4032.7
 7.3%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces High)1110.4
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)1113.7
 2.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Las Cruces High)2944.5
 15.5%
   11th Grade Science (Las Cruces)2846
 18%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17381787
 2.8%
African American5348
 9.4%
American Indian2017
 15%
Asian1612
 25%
Hispanic13551406
 3.8%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White286289
 1%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%100%
 38.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Las Cruces High

Las Cruces High ranks 102nd of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Las Cruces High are 79% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% African American.

Las Cruces High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Mac Arthur Elementary
Elementary : Mesilla Elementary
Elementary : Mesilla Park Elementary
Elementary : Tombaugh Elementary
Elementary : Valley View Elementary
Middle : Zia Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,787 students attended Las Cruces High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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