Lovington High School

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Lovington High School
Address
Lovington High School
701 West Avenue K

,
88260

Information
Type Public high school
School district Lovington Municipal Schools
Staff43.08 (FTE) [1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment737 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.11 [1]
CampusRural
Color(s)Royal Blue & White
  
Athletics conference NMAA - 5A District 4
MascotWildcat

Lovington High School is the public senior high school of Lovington, New Mexico. Its colors are Royal Blue and White and its mascot is a Wildcat. [2] It is a part of Lovington Municipal Schools.

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History

A $600,000 bond financed the school, which opened in 1953. The athletic area next door includes a 5,000 seat stadium that cost $278,478 to build. [3]

Notable alumni

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References

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  3. Myers, Louise (1957-10-10). "Carlsbad Citizens Group Tours Area School Plants". Carlsbad Current-Argus . Vol. 72, no. 9. Carlsbad, New Mexico. pp. 1, 2. - Clipping of first and of second page at Newspapers.com.
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