For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,510 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Las Cruces, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Gr: K-11 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
New America School - Las Cruces
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
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,128 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (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: Centennial High School vs. Las Cruces High School, Arrowhead Park Early College High School vs. Centennial High School, Mayfield High School vs. Las Cruces High School
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