Roswell High School (New Mexico)
| Roswell High School | |
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| Address | |
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500 West Hobbs Street , 88203 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Pilar Carrasco |
| Staff | 58.33 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,309 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22.44[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Dark Crimson and White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4 |
| Mascot | Coyote |
| 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]
Academics[]
Student body statistics[]
| Ethnicity | This school | State average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 27% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 68% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | <1% | 11% |
| African American | 4% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Football | 6 | 2018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2006, 1993, 1977, 1976 | |
| Boys, Soccer | 1 | 2013 | |
| Winter | Boys, Basketball | 9 | 2017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926 |
| Boys, Swimming and Diving | 1 | 1961 | |
| Spring | Baseball | 3 | 1966, 1964, 1960 |
| Boys, Track & Field | 4 | 1919, 1918, 1915, 1914 | |
| Girls, Track & Field | 1 | 1989 | |
| Dance | 12 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 | |
| Cheer | 4 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | |
| Total | 40 | ||
Notable people[]
Alumni[]
- Cormac Antram, Franciscan priest on the Navajo Nation, broadcaster of long-running English/Navajo radio program The Padre's Hour
- Tom Brookshier, NFL defensive back and broadcaster
- Glenn Dennis, founder of International UFO Museum and Research Center
- Pete Jaquess, NFL defensive back
- DonTrell Moore, NFL running back
- Cliff Pirtle, New Mexico state senator
- Paul Smith, NFL defensive lineman
Staff[]
- Eddie Reese, Olympic swimming coach (coached at Roswell High early in career now retired because Roswell high school no longer has a swimming team)
See also[]
- List of high schools in New Mexico
- Roswell Independent School District
- Goddard High School
- University High School
References[]
- ^ a b c "ROSWELL HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/schools/high/rhs/index.cfm
- ^ "Explore Roswell High in Roswell, NM".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[]
Coordinates: 33°22′17″N 104°31′39″W / 33.37139°N 104.52750°W
Categories:
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Schools in Chaves County, New Mexico
- Public high schools in New Mexico
- 1913 establishments in New Mexico