Las Cruces High School
School Overview
Las Cruces High School is a public school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is a school in Las Cruces Public Schools district.
According to the New Mexico state assessment result, 10% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,713 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 93 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,713 students are attending Las Cruces High School. By gender, there are 842 and 871 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Las Cruces High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 174 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94 | 42 | 52 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| White | 65 | 35 | 30 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 174 | 83 | 91 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 93 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Las Cruces High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 93 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 93 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 12.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 428 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 57,684 Households |
| Population | 147,983 |
| Male | 75,607 |
| Female | 77,947 |
| Child Population | 44,942 |
| Total Housing Units | 65,187 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $787 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.50% |
| Average Household Income | $45,058 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.99% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Las Cruces High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 377 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 255 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Las Cruces High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 377 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 83 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 350 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 255 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Las Cruces Public Schools
In Las Cruces Public Schools, 40 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
4 private schools are serving students in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.