Overview
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. The school enrolls 1,713 students. It is part of the LAS CRUCES district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLAS CRUCES
County35013
CityLAS CRUCES
ZIP88011
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350150001090
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,713
White18.5%
Hispanic / Latino74.3%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)