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Centennial High School

1950 S SONOMA RANCH BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

About Centennial High School

Centennial High School is a well-known public high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is one of the best schools in the district and offers a full academic experience with a strong focus on getting students ready for college. Students have a lot of chances to take Advanced Placement® classes, as shown by the fact that 40% of them do, and it is one of the best High School in "New Mexico" . The school has a diverse student body, with 80% of students being from minority groups and about 51% of students being from low-income families. Recent numbers show that Centennial High School's students were 43% proficient in reading and 22% proficient in math. The school can handle a lot of students because there is about one teacher for every 18 students. This makes for a balanced learning environment. It is known as one of the best schools because of its modern facilities and competitive sports programs. It gives students a well-rounded environment that helps them succeed after high school. People say that the school is known for its dedication to academic growth and a welcoming community.

Centennial High School Contact Information

Address

1950 S SONOMA RANCH BLVD, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001

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Phone

(575) 527-9330

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 43% in Reading.
89
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1664
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Centennial High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM 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.

Student Demographics

White 19.65%
Asian 1.26%
Hispanic 73.86%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 1.2%
Native Am. 0.9%
White
19.65%
Asian
1.26%
Hispanic
73.86%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
1.2%
Native Am.
0.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1664
48.32%
804 Female
51.68%
860 Male

Student Population

1664 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

832 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Joseph Higginbotham, a freshman at Centennial High School, was recently chosen to be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders. This means he will represent the school at the national level for people who want to be doc to rs. The campus is also getting better physically, such as by resurfacing its athletic tracks to make them better for student-athletes. On National Signing Day, senior Luke Matherly also signed a commitment to continue his academic and athletic career at South Dakota Mines.

FAQ

Q1. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q2. Do they use traditional periods or block scheduling at Centennial High School?

Ans. Centennial High School has a traditional schedule with the same class rotations every day.

Q3. How does Centennial High School encourage a good environment?

Ans. to make the space safe, welcoming, and open to everyone, people are to ld to be respectful, work to gether, and be responsible.

Q4. Are students able to look in to more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Centennial High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q5. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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
SLB

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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