Centennial High School

1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,642 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Centennial High School's student population of 1,642 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,642 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

Centennial High School ranks within the top 30% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
#55 out of 217 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
25%
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65-69%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
73%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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83%
66%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #55 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Cruces High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,642 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,642 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 83% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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