At a glance
Reported students
2,128
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 218 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
450
Organ Mountain High School: 2,128 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,875
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Organ Mountain High School
Organ Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Las Cruces. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Las Cruces Public Schools. NCES reports 2,128 students for 2024–25.
Among 218 high schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 189 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.6%) and White (17.4%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Organ Mountain High School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.4%
- Hispanic76.6%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
28 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Las Cruces Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Centennial High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,713 reported students
Las Cruces High
High · Grades 09–12
1,703 reported students
Mayfield High
High · Grades 09–12
1,327 reported students
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
High · Grades 09–12
549 reported students
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
High · Grades 09–12
46 reported students
Camino Real Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
933 reported students
Public schools near Organ Mountain High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial High School High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,713 | 5.4 mi |
| New America School - Las Cruces High · Charter · New America School - Las Cruces | 09–12 | 225 | 6.3 mi |
| Alma D'Arte Charter High · Charter · Alma D'Arte Charter | 09–12 | 63 | 6.3 mi |
| Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation High · Charter · Sendero School of Academics and Career Preparation | 09–12 | 201 | 6.4 mi |
| Mayfield High High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,327 | 6.6 mi |
| Las Cruces High High · Las Cruces Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,703 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Organ Mountain High School
What grades does Organ Mountain High School serve?
Organ Mountain High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Las Cruces Public Schools.
How many students attend Organ Mountain High School?
Organ Mountain High School reported 2,128 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 218 New Mexico high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,875 students.
Is Organ Mountain High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Organ Mountain High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Las Cruces Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Organ Mountain High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Organ Mountain High School in?
Organ Mountain High School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools, based in Las Cruces, NM, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Organ Mountain High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial High School (5.4 mi), New America School - Las Cruces (6.3 mi), Alma D'Arte Charter (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.