Las Cruces High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 · Las Cruces
#137 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#16536 of 16,910 nationally
About Las Cruces High
Las Cruces High is a public high located in Las Cruces, in the Las Cruces school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,703 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 10.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 137th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (22th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,703.
There are 44 schools in Las Cruces; Las Cruces High ranks 39th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Las Cruces High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Las Cruces High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Las Montanas Charter
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
201 students · 943 m away
Valley View Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 983 m away
University Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.6 km away
Conlee Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.7 km away
La Academia Dolores Huerta
Las Cruces · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
· 2.0 km away
Lynn Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students · 2.2 km away
New America School - Las Cruces
Las Cruces · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 2.2 km away
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 2.3 km away
Zia Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students · 2.4 km away
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Centennial High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
Farmington High
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,747 students
Sandia High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,618 students
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
Albuquerque High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Cruces High a good school?
Las Cruces High has a Success Index (US) of 10.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Las Cruces High rank in New Mexico?
Las Cruces High ranks #137 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #16536 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Las Cruces High?
Las Cruces High had 1,703 students in 2025.
Is Las Cruces High a elementary school or a high school?
Las Cruces High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Las Cruces High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Las Cruces High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.