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Best Las Cruces Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,319 students in Las Cruces, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Las Cruces, NM are Arrowhead Park 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 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% 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 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arrowhead Park Early College High School, with ≥95% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Gr: 4-10 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,806 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
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Las Cruces, New Mexico 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 7027
Las Cruces, NM 88006
(505) 541-0145
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 60%
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Gr: PK-9 | 6 students
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Gr: 6-11 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

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 Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Explore Academy Las Cruces.
How many public high schools are located in Las Cruces?
10 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?

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