Las Cruces High School vs. Centennial High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
1,642 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#55 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
495
546
Grade 10 Students
432
355
Grade 11 Students
432
373
Grade 12 Students
412
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
79%
73%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
16%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%