Rio Grande High School

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Rio Grande High School
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Rio Grande High School
2300 Arenal Rd SW
South Valley (Albuquerque postal address), New Mexico 87105

United States
Coordinates 35°03′00″N106°41′40″W / 35.05000°N 106.69444°W / 35.05000; -106.69444
Information
Type Public high school
Established1959
PrincipalAntoinette Valenzuela
Staff91.48 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment1,562 (2018-19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio17.07 [1]
Color(s)Red, black, and white    
Athletics conference NMAA, 6A Dist. 5
MascotRaven
Website riogranderavens.aps.edu

Rio Grande High School is a public high school located in the south valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. [2] It is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system.

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Athletics

RGHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), as a class 6A school in District 5. In 2014, the NMAA realigned the state's schools in to six classifications and adjusted district boundaries. [3] Other schools in District 5-6A include West Mesa High School, Albuquerque High School, Valley High School and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School. [4]

The Ravens have talented baseball and wrestling teams.[ citation needed ] The wrestlers have placed second in state in recent years.[ when? ][ citation needed ]

Notable alumni

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