How do these schools compare?
| Metric | LAS CRUCES HIGH | MESA MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAS CRUCES, NM | LAS CRUCES, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | 728 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | LAS CRUCES HIGH | MESA MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,226 | $13,226 |
| District | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | LAS CRUCES HIGH | MESA MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.2% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | LAS CRUCES HIGH | MESA MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 31 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 851.5:1 | 1866.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.