Organ Mountain High School is one of four public high schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As of the 2021–2022 school year, OMHS serves 1,874 students, grades 9–12. The school is a part of the Las Cruces Public Schools District.
Serving 2,128 students in grades 9-12, Organ Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,128 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Onate High serves the eastern part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an area of approximately 397.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with some residing as far as 24.8 miles away from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Organ Mountain High School's student population of 2,128 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,128 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
110 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
Organ Mountain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Organ Mountain High School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Organ Mountain High School's ranking?
Organ Mountain High School is ranked #650 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Organ Mountain High School often compared to?
Organ Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial High School, Las Cruces High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Organ Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Organ Mountain High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Organ Mountain High School?
2,128 students attend Organ Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Organ Mountain High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Organ Mountain High School offer ?
Organ Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Organ Mountain High School part of?
Organ Mountain High School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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