West Mesa High School
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| West Mesa High School | |
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6701 Fortuna Rd. NW , 87121 | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Knowledge Today, Success Tomorrow! |
| Established | 1966 |
| Principal | Michele Torres |
| Staff | 105.65 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,612 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.26[1] |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | 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 |
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]
Student body statistics
| 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
- 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.
