West Mesa High School
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]
| West Mesa High School | |
|---|---|
Main entrance | |
| Address | |
6701 Fortuna Rd. NW , 87121 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Knowledge Today, Success Tomorrow! |
| Established | 1966 |
| Principal | Michele Torres |
| Staff | 99.43 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,698 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.08[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Scarlet Royal Blue White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, 6A Dist. 5 |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Rival | Rio Grande High Atrisco Heritage High Valley High Albuquerque High |
| Yearbook | El Espiritu |
| Website | https://westmesa.aps.edu |
Academics edit
Student body statistics edit
| Ethnicity | This school | State average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not Hispanic) | 19% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 69% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 7% | 11% |
| African American | 4% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% |
Films shot on Campus edit
- The 1971 drama Making It was filmed in the summer of 1970.
- The 2008 comedy Hamlet 2 was filmed from September through October 2007.[3]
- The 2011 musical drama Lemonade Mouth was filmed in the spring of 2010.
Athletics edit
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Volleyball | 6 | 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1984 |
| Winter | Wrestling | 4 | 1999, 1994, 1991, 1990 |
| Spring | Softball | 1 | 2004 |
| Boys Track and Field | 1 | 1986 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
Notable alumni edit
- Randy Castillo (1968), rock drummer[6]
- Jordan Espinosa, state champion wrestler; current mixed martial artist for the UFC[7]
- Sandy R. Jones, former member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
- Damacio Page, state champion wrestler; current mixed martial artist, formerly for the WEC and the UFC[8]
- Steven Michael Quezada (1981), actor, writer, producer, comedian, and politician[9]
- Al Unser Jr. (1980), race car driver[10]
- Joey Villasenor (attended) mixed martial artist[11]
Footnotes edit
- ^ a b c "WEST MESA HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
- ^ ""Schools have something for everyone" as new year begins; A look at participation numbers across the nation". August 29, 2019.
- ^ Megan Martin (2007-11-06). "Students learn about making movies from an on-the-set perspective". Albuquerque Journal.
- ^ http://www.nmact.org/file/Section_4.pdf[bare URL PDF]
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Chavez, Barbara (March 28, 2002). "Former Ozzy, Motley Crue Drummer Dies of Cancer". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Damacio Page MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ^ Journal Staff (January 26, 2013). "Candidate Q & A – APS District 5". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
- ^ Casaus, Phill (September 26, 2006). "West Mesa High School prepares for the future". Albuquerque Tribune. NM.
- ^ "Joey Villasenor MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
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