West Las Vegas High School
| West Las Vegas High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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157 Moreno Street , 87701 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1947: New Town High 1955: West Las Vegas High |
| Principal | John Bustos |
| Enrollment | 407 (2018–19)[1] |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, District 2-AAA |
| Mascot | Don and Lady Don |
| Rival | Robertson High School |
| Website | www |
West Las Vegas High School
West Las Vegas High School (WLVHS) is a public senior high school in Las Vegas, New Mexico. It is a part of the West Las Vegas Schools District. Founded in 1947, it is the oldest high school in the city.[2]
It is located in the center of town, next to the Harold K Brandt Baseball Field.
The mascot of WLVHS is the Don, their colors are Green and Gold. Enrollment at the school current stands at 520.[3]
Academics[]
Student body statistics[]
| Ethnicity | This school | State average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 10% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 88% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2% | 11% |
| African American | <1% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% |
Athletics[]
WLVHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAA school, in District 2. Their district includes: Raton High School, Robertson High School, Santa Fe Indian School, Santa Fe Preparatory School and St. Michaels High School.[4]
WLVHS has won 10 State Championships since 1978.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Spring | Boys, Small Team Tennis | 3 | 2009 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1978, 1968 | |
| Girls, Golf | 1 | 1999, 1996 | |
| Cheer | 5 | 1999, 1996, 2015, 2017, 2018 | |
| Total | 8 | ||
Notable alumni[]
- Teresa Leger Fernandez, attorney and congressional candidate[5]
- Ray Leger, educator and member of the New Mexico Senate[6]
Footnotes[]
- ^ "WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "History". www.wlvs.k12.nm.us. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Explore West Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, NM".
- ^ [1]. Nmact.org. Retrieved on 2018-02-22.
- ^ Candidate, The. "Q&A: U.S. House District 3 Teresa Leger Fernandez". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
- ^ "Ray Leger - Obituary". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
Categories:
- Educational institutions established in 1947
- Public high schools in New Mexico
- Schools in San Miguel County, New Mexico
- 1947 establishments in New Mexico
- Las Vegas, New Mexico
- West Las Vegas