West Mesa High School

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West Mesa High School
West Mesa High School Athletics logo.png
West Mesa High School Main Entryway.jpg
Main entrance
Address
West Mesa High School
6701 Fortuna Rd. NW

Albuquerque
,
New Mexico
87121

United States
Information
Type Public high school
MottoKnowledge Today, Success Tomorrow!
Established1966
PrincipalMichele Torres
Staff116.10 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment1,799 (2022-2023) [1]
Student to teacher ratio15.50 [1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Scarlet
  Royal Blue
  White
Athletics conference NMAA, 6A Dist. 5
MascotMustang
Rival Rio Grande High
Atrisco Heritage High
Valley High
Albuquerque High
YearbookEl Espiritu
Website https://westmesa.aps.edu

West Mesa High School (WMHS) is a Public School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located on the west side of the city (West Mesa). It is a part of Albuquerque Public Schools. The school colors are scarlet, royal blue and white, and their mascot is the Mustang. [2]

Contents

Academics

Student body statistics

EthnicityThis schoolState average
White (not Hispanic)19%29%
Hispanic (of any race)69%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%11%
African American4%3%
Pacific Islander1%1%

Films shot on Campus

Athletics

WMHS 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 into six classifications and adjusted district boundaries. [4] In addition to West Mesa High School, the schools in District 5-6A include: Albuquerque High School, Rio Grande High School, Valley High School and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School. [5]

WMHS has captured 12 State Championships, most in AAAA.

State Championships
SeasonSportNumber of ChampionshipsYear
Fall Volleyball 61992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1984
Winter Wrestling 41999, 1994, 1991, 1990
Spring Softball 12004
Boys Track and Field 11986
Total12

Notable alumni

The entryway to the gymnasium at West Mesa West Mesa High School Gym Entryway.jpg
The entryway to the gymnasium at West Mesa

Footnotes

  1. 1 2 3 "WEST MESA HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ ""Schools have something for everyone" as new year begins; A look at participation numbers across the nation". August 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ Megan Martin (2007-11-06). "Students learn about making movies from an on-the-set perspective". Albuquerque Journal.
  4. ↑ "Section 4" (PDF). www.nmact.org.
  5. ↑ "NM MVP Pub: Alignments". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
  6. ↑ Chavez, Barbara (March 28, 2002). "Former Ozzy, Motley Crue Drummer Dies of Cancer". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
  7. ↑ Writer, Rick Wright | Journal Staff. "Moving quickly helps West Mesa alum Espinosa get UFC deal". www.abqjournal.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ "Damacio Page MMA Bio" . Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  9. ↑ Journal Staff (January 26, 2013). "Candidate Q & A – APS District 5". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
  10. ↑ Casaus, Phill (September 26, 2006). "West Mesa High School prepares for the future". Albuquerque Tribune. NM.
  11. ↑ "Joey Villasenor MMA Bio" . Retrieved 2014-01-01.

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