| Roswell High School | |
| Address: | 500 West Hobbs Street |
| City: | Roswell |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Zipcode: | 88203 |
| Country: | United States |
| Established: | 1913 |
| Type: | Public high school |
| Principal: | Rosalba Mendoza |
| Enrollment: | 1,309 (2018–19)[1] |
| Ratio: | 22.44 |
| Staff: | 58.33 (FTE) |
| Campus Type: | Suburban |
| Colors: | Dark Crimson, White, and Black |
| 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]
| 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% |
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 40 state championships since 1914.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | 6 | 2018, 2000, 1988, 1987, 1955, 1953 | |
| 4 | 2006, 1993, 1977, 1976 | ||
| 1 | 2013 | ||
| Winter | 9 | 2017, 2014, 2010, 2009, 1964, 1963, 1952, 1927, 1926 | |
| 1 | 1961 | ||
| Spring | 3 | 1966, 1964, 1960 | |
| 4 | 1919, 1918, 1915, 1914 | ||
| 1 | 1989 | ||
| 12 | 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 | ||
| 4 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 | ||
| Total | 40 | ||