ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

5700 MESA GRANDE DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

omhs.lcps.net/o/ohs

1,980 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oñate High School, located at 5700 Mesa Grande Dr. in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a prominent secondary institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities that encourage community involvement and leadership development.

As a significant fixture in the Las Cruces educational landscape, Oñate High emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and personal growth. The school provides various resources, such as counseling services, tutoring, and technology integration, to support its students in navigating the challenges of high school life. By maintaining active communication with families through its digital presence and community outreach, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are equipped with the skills and support necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

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*Note: Please be aware that the school's name was officially changed to **Organ Mountain High School** in 2020. While the physical address remains the same, you may find updated information, news, and resources under the name "Organ Mountain High School" on the Las Cruces Public Schools website.*

1,980

Total Students

104.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	1,517
Black	50
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
1,517 (76.6 %)
White
350 (17.7 %)
Black
50 (2.5 %)
Two or More
28 (1.4 %)
Asian
12 (0.6 %)
American Indian
12 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6 %)

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)527-9430
Website:	http://omhs.lcps.net/o/ohs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 625

Grade 10 531

Grade 11 414

Grade 12 410