Artesia High School (New Mexico)
| Artesia High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
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1006 West Richardson Ave. Artesia, New Mexico 88210 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Principal | Eric Greer |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 800 (2014-15)[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) |
Orange and White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4 |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Rival | Carlsbad High School |
| Website | www.bulldogs.org |
Artesia High School (AHS) is the public senior high school of Artesia, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Artesia Public Schools.[2] The colors of AHS are orange, black and white, and the school's mascot is a Bulldog. Enrollment currently stands at 751.[3]
Academics
Student body statistics
| Ethnicity | Artesia High School | State average |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic (of any race) | 53% | 56% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 47% | 29% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | <1% | 11% |
| African American | <1% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% |
Athletics
AHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, and is a AAAAA school in District 4.
| State championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of championships | Year |
| Fall | Volleyball | 4 | 2011, 2010, 1978, 1977 |
| Football | 30 | 2017, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1987, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1978, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1964, 1957 | |
| Winter | Basketball, boys' | 2 | 1995, 1997 |
| Basketball, girls' | 1 | 1977 | |
| Spring | Baseball, boys' | 6 | 2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1976 |
| Golf, boys' | 3 | 2007, 2002, 1998 | |
| Softball | 4 | 2001, 1999, 1995, 1988 | |
| Track and field, boys' | 5 | 2011, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1976 | |
| Cheerleading | 4 | 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 | |
| Total | 57 | ||
Notable alumni
- Mack C. Chase (born 1931), oil and natural gas tycoon[4]
- Charles W. Henderson, author
- Landry Jones, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Edgar Mitchell, astronaut, the sixth man on the Moon
Footnotes
- ↑ "ARTESIA HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2011-05-06.
- ↑ "Artesia High School - Artesia, New mexico - NM | GreatSchools". greatschools.org. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ↑ "Chase Foundation | Founder". chasefoundation.com. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
Coordinates: 32°50′26″N 104°24′33″W / 32.8406°N 104.4092°W
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