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Best Dona Ana County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 12,822 students in Dona Ana County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM are Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Alta Vista Early College High School and Las Montanas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dona Ana County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Dona Ana County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Dona Ana County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dona Ana County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Las Montanas Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 S. Solano Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 636-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Explore Academy Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 N Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 888-4476
Gr: K-11 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Centennial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1950 S Sonoma Ranch Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Las Cruces High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 El Paseo Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,703 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
New America School - Las Cruces
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9085
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Mayfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 North Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9415
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Organ Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 2,128 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2355 Avenida De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Santa Teresa High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Airport Rd
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Otero County Prison
Alternative School
10 Mcgregor Range Rd
Chaparral, NM 88081
(575) 824-4884
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1983 Joe R Silva Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 523-3200
Gr: 8-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dona Ana County, NM include Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Alta Vista Early College High School and Las Montanas Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Dona Ana County?
18 public high schools are located in Dona Ana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dona Ana County?
Dona Ana County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dona Ana County are often viewed compared to one another?

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