CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

1950 S SONOMA RANCH BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

chs.lcps.net/o/chs

1,713 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Centennial High School, located on Sonoma Ranch Boulevard in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a prominent secondary institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, fostering a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Centennial High School encourages community involvement and school spirit through a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, the school strives to equip its graduates with the essential skills needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape. It remains a key pillar of the Las Cruces community, committed to academic excellence and the personal development of its student body.

1,713

Total Students

129.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	1,273
Black	46
Asian	24
Two or More	27
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,273 (74.3%)
White
317 (18.5%)
Black
46 (2.7%)
Two or More
27 (1.6%)
Asian
24 (1.4%)
American Indian
18 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.5%)

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
Phone:	(575)527-9330
Website:	http://chs.lcps.net/o/chs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,712
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 9 554

Grade 10 434

Grade 11 368

Grade 12 357