Roswell High School (New Mexico)
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| Roswell High School | |
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| Location | |
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500 West Hobbs Street , 88203 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1913 |
| Principal | Rosalba Mendoza |
| Staff | 80.66 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,460 (2023–2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.10[1] |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colors | Dark Crimson, White, and Black |
| 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]
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 several state championships since 1914.[citation needed]
| State Championships[citation needed] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Year | |
| Fall | Football | 2024, 2019, 2018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953 | |
| Volleyball | 2006, 1993, 1977, 1976 | ||
| Boys, Soccer | 2013 | ||
| Winter | Boys, Basketball | 2017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926 | |
| Boys, Swimming and Diving | 1961 | ||
| Spring | Baseball | 1966, 1964, 1960 | |
| Boys, Track & Field | 1919, 1918, 1915, 1914 | ||
| Girls, Track & Field | 1989 | ||
| Dance | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | ||
| Cheer | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | ||
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)
