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Las Cruces Public Schools |
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Las Cruces Public Schools |
| Description : |
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Las Cruces Public Schools 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 35 schools: 24 elementary schools (grades pre-K-5), seven middle schools (grades 6-8) and four high schools (grades 9-12). The district also has one vocational high school providing career technical education (CTE) to 8th - 12th grade students. ▪ Student enrollment is nearly 24,000 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 |
| Hours of Operation: |
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High School & Middle School, 8:55 am – 4:05 pm: Grade School – 8:00 am – 2:30 pm |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
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All children who live in the district are eligible to attend the Las Cruces Public Schools. |
| Intake Procedure: |
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Take the child to the nearest grade school, middle school, or high school (preferably before school starts). If you are not sure what school your child should attend, check with the administration office (505-527-5800). Immunizations records must be provided, birth certificate, and proof of address. Prior schools grades/transcript, particularly for secondary students. |
| Insurance Information: |
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none |
| Languages Spoken: |
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English, Spanish |
| Fees: |
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Not specified |
| Primary Contact: |
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Beverly Hine, Program Director, (575) 527-5884, (email)
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| Address: |
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505 S. Main, Suite 249Las Cruces, NM 88001 (See a map)
Directions:
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Loretto Town Center
Nearest Bus Stop: Main Transfer Station, 5 minute walk |
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