- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350150000386
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Las Cruces High held near 1,806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.4 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 350150000386 · Las Cruces, NM High · MID · TRAD
1,703 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Organ Mountain High School (2,128 students)
Las Cruces High held near 1,806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.4 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Las Cruces High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Organ Mountain
Organ Mountain High School
2,128 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,713 students
- This school
Las Cruces High
1,703 students
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High
1,327 students
- Camino Real Mi
Camino Real Middle
933 students
- Mesa Middle 728
Mesa Middle
728 students
What this shows Las Cruces High reports 1,703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Cruces High compares
Las Cruces High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Las Cruces Public Schools reports $14,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,703 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,787 (2022-23) → 1,806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.