Las Cruces High School

Las Cruces High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1750 El Paseo Rd,  Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Public Schools
3.9
3.0
1,806 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
48.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
25%
Science
47.9%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
78.7%
White
16.2%
Black
2.7%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New Mexico State University 582 Students
University of New Mexico 277 Students
Colorado State University 167 Students
Arizona State University 161 Students
Dona Ana Community College 154 Students
University of Arizona 135 Students
Northern Arizona University 113 Students
University of Texas - El Paso 112 Students
University of San Diego 88 Students
University of Colorado Denver 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 69 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Biology 65 Students
Business 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 276 Reviews
4.0 Alum
7/12/2025
The best parts of my experience at Las Cruces High School come from the student organization FCCLA, which helped motivate me to help my community more, gave me firsthand experience with catering, elevated my cooking and baking skills, and taught me the basics of business. The worst parts of my experience are the actions of some students towards me or my peers. Something I would like to see change is the handling of harassment at the school.
3.0 Senior
10/4/2024
The administration losses students 504's and you have to get the district officer to threaten the school befor they take you seriously. As well as it taking days to contact someone about college. Some admin see fights on campus and avoid it till someone else deals with it. Although the science department is outstanding with teachers being nice and help all kids and try to make connections with kids so kids have a safe environment to be in.
1.0 Parent
4/21/2024
I knew transferring my child to a public school would be difficult, but I didn't realize how difficult. The fact that our concerns are dismissed is alarming. The fact that many of the teachers are sub-par is shocking. The fact that much of the administration does not strive for excellence is unacceptable. I'm saddened that the school has failed on so many levels.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
5/3/2019
This is the most disappointing school Ive ever attended. They claim to care about mental health but when it really hits the fan they tuck their tails and give sorry apologies. Where was that ‘I’m better than you’ energy then? They don’t take bullying seriously in any sense of the word, they’d rather...
1.0 other
4/27/2017
They do not address the bullying at this school whatsoever. If the kid who is bullying is in sped they will make it look like the other child is the cause or put the blame on other children.
5.0 other
5/23/2013
I graduated from Las Cruces High School in 2012 after transferring from a rather affluent school in Albuquerque where I had been mercilessly harassed and bullied. I absolutely adored Cruces and to this day am thankful that I attended there. Although the school has a (somewhat deserved) reputation fo...
5.0 other
8/14/2012
i love cruces high school. i think u guys do a really good job at teaching us what we need to learn sincearly:yasmine moreno

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Las Cruces High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Las Cruces, NM and is served by the Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,806 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Las Cruces High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $255,828. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Arrowhead Park Medical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Las Cruces has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Las Cruces High School.

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