For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,838 students in 88001, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 88001, NM are Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 88001 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 88001, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 88001 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88001, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,806 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,401 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
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 | 2,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
88001, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12
Dona Ana Jdc (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 537-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5807
Gr: PK-9 | 6 students
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 523-5860
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mesilla Valley Rtc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5972
Gr: 6-11 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
505 S Main,suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 525-3166
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 88001, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 88001, NM include Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Montanas Charter and Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in 88001?
7 public high schools are located in 88001.
What is the racial composition of students in 88001?
88001 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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