Las Montanas Charter Overview &amp; Quick Guide (2026 List)

About Las Montanas Charter

Las Montanas Charter is a public charter high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only school in its charter district and offers a personalized learning experience for about 160 students. The school is very welcoming to everyone. 92% of the students are minorities, and 99% of them are economically disadvantaged. Las Montanas Charter says that 29% of its students are good at reading and 5% are good at math, and it is one of the best High School in "New Mexico" . The school is known for being one of the best because it focuses on helping each student grow and recover credits in a small, supportive environment. The school makes sure that each student gets the attention they need by keeping the student-teacher ratio at about 15:1. Overall, it is an important resource for the community and has the potential to help students get past academic problems and get ready for college and other opportunities in a supportive environment.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%

Reading 29%

State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 29% in Reading.

15

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

172

Total Students

$70383

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.56%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 86.63%

Black 3.49%

Two+ Races 0.58%

Native Am. 1.74%

White

7.56%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

86.63%

Black

3.49%

Two+ Races

0.58%

Native Am.

1.74%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 172

57.56%

99 Female

42.44%

73 Male

Student Population

172 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

172 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Las Montanas Charter Contact Information

Address

1405 S. SOLANO AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

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Phone

(575) 636-2100

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Website

http://www.lasmontanashigh.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Sendero School of Academic and Career Preparation is the new name for the campus as of the 2025–2026 school year. This name better shows that the school is focused on helping students get jobs and professional certification. Students can get technical certificates along with their high school diplomas through this program's special career technical education (CTE) curriculum. The school has also recently formed more partnerships with local businesses in construction, audio-visual arts, and transportation to give students more chances to learn by doing.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does Las Montanas Charter teach?

Ans. Las Montanas Charter has a college-prepara to ry curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work to gether.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Las Montanas Charter encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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