Enrollment
1,713
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Cruces, NM
Centennial High School
Federal NCES profile for Centennial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350150001090
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centennial High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Las Cruces · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 1,713
- students enrolled
Centennial High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Las Cruces, NM.
School address
District: Las Cruces Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350150001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centennial High School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centennial High School
Centennial High School is a large high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, enrolling 1,713 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New Mexico schools and 33% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,713 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 857 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Las Cruces Public Schools spends $12,237 per pupil, 27% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Las Cruces Public Schools also operates Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students) and Las Cruces High (1,703 students) alongside Centennial High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centennial High School compares
Centennial High School on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,713
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 857 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 18.5%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Centennial High School is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Cruces Public Schools, which includes Centennial High School.
$12,237
Per student
-27%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 69.4%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Centennial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organ Mountain High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Cruces High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camino Real Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centennial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centennial High School
How many students attend Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has 1,713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centennial High School?
The largest demographic group at Centennial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centennial High School rank among high schools in Las Cruces?
By Resource Investment Index, Centennial High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Las Cruces, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Las Cruces on the city page.
Is Centennial High School a good school?
Centennial High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Las Cruces Public Schools?
Besides Centennial High School, Las Cruces Public Schools also operates Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students), Las Cruces High (1,703 students), and Mayfield High (1,327 students). See the Las Cruces Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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