| West Mesa High School | |
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| Address | |
| 6701 Fortuna Rd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87121 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Knowledge Today, Success Tomorrow! |
| Established | 1966 |
| Principal | Ben Santistevan |
| Vice principal | Debbie Gartman Eliza Romero Amy Eveleth |
| Enrollment | 2,292 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Scarlet Royal Blue White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, AAAAA Dist. 1 |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Rival | Rio Grande High School Atrisco Heritage High School Valley High School |
| Yearbook | 'El Espiritu' |
| Website | www.westmesamustangs.com |
West Mesa High School (WMHS) is a public senior high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, located on the city's West Mesa. It is a part of the Albuquerque Public Schools. The school colors are scarlet, royal blue and white, and their mascot is the Mustang.[1] Enrollment at WMHS stands at 2,292, the largest of any school in the district.[2]
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| 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% |
WMHS is a New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), AAAAA school in District 5. Their district includes: Albuquerque High School, Highland High School, Rio Grande High School and Valley High School.[4]
WMHS has captured 12 State Championships, most in AAAA.
| State Championships | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Volleyball | 6 | 1992, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1985, 1984 |
| Winter | Wrestling | 4 | 1999, 1994, 1991, 1990 |
| Spring | Softball | 1 | 2004 |
| Boys Track and Field | 1 | 1986 | |
| Total | 12 | ||
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