Rio Grande High School

This article is about the high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For other uses, see Rio Grande (disambiguation).
Rio Grande High School
Location
2300 Arenal Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105

United States
Information
Type Public high school
Motto ""
Established 1959
Principal Yvonne Garcia
Color(s) Red, Black, White             
Athletics conference NMAA, 6A Dist. 5
Mascot Raven
Rival West Mesa High
Atrisco Heritage High
Valley High
Albuquerque High
Website http://www.riogranderavens.com

Rio Grande High School is a public high school located in the South Valley, Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools system.

Athletics

RGHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), as a class 6A school in District 5. In 2014, the NMAA realigned the state's schools in to six classifications and adjusted district boundaries.[1] In addition to Rio Grande High School, the schools in District 5-6A include: West Mesa High School, Albuquerque High School, Valley High School and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.[2]

The Ravens have a talented Baseball and Wrestling team. The wrestlers have placed second in state the past two years. The baseball team, coached by former professional baseball player Orlando Griego, finished with a rank of 11th in state. In 2011, the Ravens baseball team placed third in the state. Rio Grande High School has fierce rivalries with Atrisco Heritage Academy and Valley High School.

Notable Alumni

References

Coordinates: 35°03′00″N 106°41′40″W / 35.05000°N 106.69444°W