For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,452 students in Las Cruces, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Las Cruces, NM are Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Explore Academy Las Cruces. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Cruces, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Las Cruces have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Las Cruces, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Las Cruces, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Las Montanas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Grades: 6-9
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Arrowhead Park Medical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Alma D'arte Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Rank: #77.
New America School - Las Cruces
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #88.
Las Cruces High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #99.
Organ Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,980 students
Rank: #1010.
Mayfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma D'arte Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Grades: PK-9
| 6 students
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Grades: 7-8
| 31 students
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Grades: 6-11
| 64 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Las Cruces, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Las Cruces, NM include Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Explore Academy Las Cruces.
How many public high schools are located in Las Cruces?
11 public high schools are located in Las Cruces.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Las Cruces are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Las Cruces include: Mayfield High School vs. Las Cruces High School, Centennial High School vs. Las Cruces High School, Early College High School vs. Centennial High School
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