Artesia High School (New Mexico)
Public high school in Artesia, New Mexico, United States
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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]
TypePublic high school
School district
Artesia Public SchoolsPrincipal
Halee GoffTeaching staff
50.35 (FTE)[1]| Artesia High School | |
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1006 West Richardson Ave. , 88210 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
School district | Artesia Public Schools |
Principal | Halee Goff |
Teaching staff | 50.35 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 778 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.45[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Orange and White |
Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4 |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Rival | Carlsbad High School |
| Website | www.bulldogs.org |
The school district, of which Artesia High is the sole comprehensive high school, includes: Artesia, Atoka, Hope, Loco Hills, and Morningside.[4]
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 | 33 | 2025 2023, 2022, 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' | 7 | 2025,2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1976 |
| Golf, boys' | 3 | 2007, 2002, 1998 | |
| Softball | 6 | 2019, 2018, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1988 | |
| Track and field, boys' | 5 | 2011, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1976 | |
| Cheerleading | 4 | 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 | |
| Total | 59 | ||
Notable alumni
- Mack C. Chase (born 1931), oil and natural gas tycoon[5]
- Anne Frasier, author
- Charles W. Henderson, author
- Landry Jones, NFL quarterback formerly for the Pittsburgh Steelers, currently with the Dallas Renegades
- Edgar Mitchell, astronaut, during the 1971 Apollo 14 mission became the sixth man to walk on the Moon
- Ron Nelson, professional basketball player
- Michael Rogers, Oklahoma Secretary of State