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What's one thing CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
1,713
High
DISTRICT 1,244 · STATE 450
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAS CRUCES·NCES 350150001090
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
1950 S SONOMA RANCH BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 · (575) 527-9330 · Doña Ana County
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,713 STUDENTS
·
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
130 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.8:1 · STATE 22.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
1,712 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 90%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 554 | 32% |
| Grade 10 | 434 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 368 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 357 | 21% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,713 | 99.9% | N/A |
| ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL LAS CRUCES | 2,128 | 100.0% | N/A |
| CIBOLA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,517 | 95.8% | N/A |
| LAS CRUCES HIGH LAS CRUCES | 1,703 | 100.0% | N/A |
| WEST MESA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 1,565 | 97.4% | N/A |
| VOLCANO VISTA HIGH ALBUQUERQUE | 2,089 | 99.2% | N/A |
Matched among New Mexico high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New Mexico | In Doña Ana County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,713 | #9 of 212 | #2 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #32 of 104 | #4 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.2% | #58 of 113 | #2 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.9% | #52 of 147 | #9 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.5% | #17 of 44 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,713
+32 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 19.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,713 | 129.5 | 13.2:1 | 100% (1,712) |
| 2023-24 | 1,664 | 89.1 | 18.7:1 | 51% (853) |
| 2022-23 | 1,615 | 92 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,681 | 85 | 19.8:1 | 41% (686) |
| 2017-18 | 1,509 | 78.9 | 19.1:1 | 43% (645) |
| 2015-16 | 1,538 | 90 | 17.1:1 | 41% (629) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (1,509 to 1,713); teachers up 64% (78.9 to 129.5).
About CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school in New Mexico, located in LAS CRUCES. It reported 1,713 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. By comparison, high schools in New Mexico enroll about 450 students on average.
The district, LAS CRUCES, operates 39 schools serving 22,670 students.
Hispanic students are 74% of those enrolled at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL. Other reported shares: 19% White and 3% Black. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 41%.
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL reports a ratio of 13.2 students per teacher, from 129.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in New Mexico is 22.9:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL, 100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Doña Ana County is close, at 98%.
Looking at the county, Doña Ana County, median household income comes to about $56,848, about 32% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 19%. The county's public schools total 81, with about 36,561 students.
A public school about 1.3 miles away, HILLRISE ELEMENTARY, is the closest to CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is City: Mid-size.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 1,681 in 2020-21, 1,713 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 19.8:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.2:1.
The allk12 page for CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Doña Ana County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
224,266
Census ACS
Median income
$56,848
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
81
36,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAS CRUCES
- ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,128 students
- LAS CRUCES HIGHHigh · 1,703 students
- MAYFIELD HIGHHigh · 1,327 students
- CAMINO REAL MIDDLEMiddle · 933 students
- MESA MIDDLEMiddle · 728 students
- MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARYElementary · 706 students
Other schools in LAS CRUCES
- ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,128 students
- LAS CRUCES HIGHHigh · 1,703 students
- MAYFIELD HIGHHigh · 1,327 students
- CAMINO REAL MIDDLEMiddle · 933 students
- MESA MIDDLEMiddle · 728 students
- MONTE VISTA ELEMENTARYElementary · 706 students
Other Centennial High schools
16 other US public schools in 14 states are named Centennial High. CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is the 9th largest of the 17.
- Centennial High SchoolLas Vegas, NV · 2,961 students
- Centennial HighCorona, CA · 2,712 students
- Centennial HighBakersfield, CA · 2,212 students
- Centennial High SchoolCIRCLE PINES, MN · 2,067 students
- Centennial High SchoolPEORIA, AZ · 2,026 students
Nearby schools
- HILLRISE ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 421
- DESERT HILLS ELEMENTARY2.1 mi · 502
- CONLEE ELEMENTARY2.3 mi · 417
- LYNN MIDDLE2.4 mi · 507
- UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY2.4 mi · 363
- MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY2.4 mi · 94
Frequently asked questions
About CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL?
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,713 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL serve?
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 13.2:1 (130 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 19% White, 74% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LAS CRUCES.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.