Las Cruces Public School District is the second largest school district in New Mexico. Located 45 miles north of the Mexican border, it encompasses the City of Las Cruces, the villages of La Mesilla and Doña Ana, and covers the middle third of Doña Ana County.
The district has 38 schools: 25 elementary schools (grades pre-K-5), eight middle schools (grades 6-8) and five high schools (one Early College High School begin in 2010 with 9th grade only). The district also has one vocational high school providing career technical education (CTE) to 8th - 12th grade students.
Student enrollment is approximately 24,400 students. Las Cruces Public Schools is the third largest employer in Doña Ana County with more than 3,600 employees, which includes about 2,200 classroom teachers and educational assistants.
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Mesilla Valley Training Center (MVTC): MVTC offers students a unique opportunity to practice and refine basic
employability skills and work ethics in a realistic work environment.
CrossRoads is a program for students who have been suspended from their home school for violation of school rules. They are provided instruction in a strictly controlled classroom environment. To contact CrossRoads, contact Administrator Denise Ashby, (575) 527-9320.
The Career Education Office is a clearing house for Las Cruces Public School career and technical programs. Student programs and professional development information as well as funding opportunities are available through the CEO.
Magnet Schools and Programs
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