LAS CRUCES HIGH
1,787 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 289 |
| Hispanic | 1,406 |
| Black | 48 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 17 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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Hispanic1,406 (78.7 %)
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White289 (16.2 %)
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Black48 (2.7 %)
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American Indian17 (1.0 %)
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Asian12 (0.7 %)
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Two or More11 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 466 |
| Grade 10 | 495 |
| Grade 11 | 399 |
| Grade 12 | 427 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 898 | 50.3% |
| Male | 889 | 49.7% |
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