Serving 1,615 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the top 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 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Centennial High School's student population of 1,615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial High School is 0.43, 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
#357 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
73%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)83%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial High School's ranking?
Centennial High School is ranked #357 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Centennial High School often compared to?
Centennial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Las Cruces High School, Organ Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centennial High School?
The graduation rate of Centennial High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Centennial High School?
1,615 students attend Centennial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Centennial High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial High School?
Centennial High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial High School offer ?
Centennial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Centennial High School part of?
Centennial High School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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