Enrollment
1,703
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces High
Federal NCES profile for Las Cruces High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350150000386
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Cruces High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Mexico.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Las Cruces · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Cruces High has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Cruces High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Las Cruces, NM.
School address
District: Las Cruces Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350150000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Cruces High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Cruces High
Las Cruces High is a high-poverty, large high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, enrolling 1,703 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,703 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #15, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 852 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% 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 Centennial High School (1,713 students) alongside Las Cruces High.
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 Las Cruces High compares
Las Cruces High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,703
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
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 852 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 80.2%
White 15.2%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Las Cruces High is less mixed than 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 Las Cruces High.
$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 Las Cruces High 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 |
| Centennial High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Real Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Cruces High'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
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 (~1,703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Las Cruces High
How many students attend Las Cruces High?
Las Cruces High has 1,703 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Cruces High?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Cruces High is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Cruces High?
100.0% of students at Las Cruces High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Cruces High?
The largest demographic group at Las Cruces High is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Las Cruces, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Cruces High?
Las Cruces High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Las Cruces High rank among high schools in Las Cruces?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Cruces High ranks #6 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 Las Cruces High a good school?
Las Cruces High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Las Cruces High, Las Cruces Public Schools also operates Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students), Centennial High School (1,713 students), and Mayfield High (1,327 students). See the Las Cruces Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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