School Overview
Las Cruces High School (LCHS), located on El Paseo Road in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a cornerstone of the Las Cruces Public Schools district. As one of the city's oldest and most established secondary institutions, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a long-standing tradition of academic and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its "Bulldog" pride, fostering a school culture centered on spirited athletic programs, student organizations, and community involvement.

Academically, Las Cruces High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes college readiness through a variety of elective courses, honors programs, and extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore interests ranging from the arts to career-technical education. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with a focus on student growth and civic responsibility, LCHS remains a primary educational hub for the Las Cruces area, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary for success in a global society.
1,787
Total Students
98.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAS CRUCES HIGH
Demographic Student Count
White289
Hispanic1,406
Black48
Asian12
Two or More11
American Indian17
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    1,406 (78.7 %)
  • White
    289 (16.2 %)
  • Black
    48 (2.7 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    12 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)527-9400
Website: http://lchs.lcps.net/o/lchs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 98.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,703
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 466
Grade 10 495
Grade 11 399
Grade 12 427

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAS CRUCES HIGH
Grade Student Count
Grade 9466
Grade 10495
Grade 11399
Grade 12427
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAS CRUCES HIGH
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female89850.3%
Male88949.7%