Roswell High School (New Mexico)

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Roswell High School
Roswell Coyote Logo.png
Address
Roswell High School (New Mexico)
500 West Hobbs Street

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88203

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Type Public high school
Established1913
PrincipalPilar Carrasco
Staff58.33 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment1,309 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio22.44 [1]
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)   
Dark Crimson, White, and Black
Athletics conference NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4
MascotCoyote
Rival Goddard High School
Website www.risd.k12.nm.us

Roswell High School (RHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city. [2] The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote. Enrollment at the school currently stands at 1,311. [3]

Contents

Academics

Student body statistics

EthnicityThis schoolState average
White (not hispanic)27%29%
Hispanic (of any race)68%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%11%
African American4%3%
Pacific Islander1%1%

Athletics

RHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School, Goddard High School and Lovington High School. [4]

RHS has captured 40 state championships since 1914.

State Championships
SeasonSportNumber of ChampionshipsYear
Fall Football 62018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953
Volleyball 42006, 1993, 1977, 1976
Boys, Soccer 12013
Winter Boys, Basketball 92017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926
Boys, Swimming and Diving 11961
Spring Baseball 31966, 1964, 1960
Boys, Track & Field 41919, 1918, 1915, 1914
Girls, Track & Field 11989
Dance 122005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Cheer 42013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Total40

Notable people

Alumni

Staff

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References

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Coordinates: 33°22′17″N104°31′39″W / 33.37139°N 104.52750°W / 33.37139; -104.52750