Centennial High School vs. Las Cruces High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Las Cruces High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,642 students
1,771 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#82 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
546
495
Grade 10 Students
355
432
Grade 11 Students
373
432
Grade 12 Students
368
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
73%
79%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
21%
16%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.43
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
