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Early College High School vs. Centennial High School

Should I attend Early College High School or Centennial High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Early College High School
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Centennial High School
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
327 students
1,642 students
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% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
94 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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Test Scores

#2 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 1%)
#55 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
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70-79%
(Top 1% in NM)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NM)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
(Top 1% in NM)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NM)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Early College High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
(Top 5% in NM)
83%
(Top 30% in NM)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
90
546
Grade 10 Students
81
355
Grade 11 Students
84
373
Grade 12 Students
72
368

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
1%
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% Hispanic
65%
73%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
27%
21%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
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This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
0.51
0.43
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Early College High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Centennial High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
 
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