Artesia High School (New Mexico) Explained

Artesia High School
Streetaddress:1006 West Richardson Ave.
City:Artesia
State:New Mexico
Zipcode:88210
Country:United States
Grades:10-12
Type:Public high school
Principal:Eric Greer
Enrollment:766 (2022–23)[1]
Ratio:15.58
Staff:49.15 (FTE)
Campus:Suburban
Colors:
Orange and White
Conference:NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4
Mascot:Bulldog
District:Artesia Public Schools
Rival:Carlsbad High School
Website:www.bulldogs.org

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]

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

EthnicityArtesia High SchoolState 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 4 2011, 2010, 1978, 1977
32 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 2 1995, 1997
1 1977
Spring 6 2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1976
3 2007, 2002, 1998
6 2019, 2018, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1988
5 2011, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1976
4 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Total 59

Notable alumni

Footnotes

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ARTESIA HIGH. National Center for Education Statistics. June 27, 2024.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . 2011-05-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928175613/http://www.bulldogs.org/ahs/ . 2011-09-28 .
  3. Web site: Artesia High School - Artesia, New mexico - NM | GreatSchools. greatschools.org. 2017-06-02.
  4. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Eddy County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-06-28. - Text list
  5. Web site: Chase Foundation | Founder. chasefoundation.com. 2017-06-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170710223054/http://www.chasefoundation.com/index.php/founder. 2017-07-10. dead.