West Mesa High School
| West Mesa High School | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Address | |
|
6701 Fortuna Rd. NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87121 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | Knowledge Today, Success Tomorrow! |
| Established | 1966 |
| Principal | Mark Garcia |
| Enrollment | 2,292 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) |
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 | 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]
Academics
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
- 1971 drama Making It was filmed there in the summer of 1970.
- 2008 comedy Hamlet 2 was filmed there from September through October 2007.[3]
- 2011 musical drama Lemonade Mouth was filmed there in the spring of 2010.
Athletics
WMHS 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.[4] In addition to West Mesa High School, the schools in District 5-6A include: Albuquerque High School, Rio Grande High School, Valley High School and Atrisco Heritage Academy High School.[5]
WMHS has captured 12 State Championships, most in AAAA.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
Notable alumni
- Randy Castillo (1968), rock drummer[6]
- Damacio Page state champion wrestler; current mixed martial artist, formerly for the WEC and the UFC[7]
- Steven Michael Quezada (1981), actor, writer, producer, comedian[8]
- Al Unser Jr. (1980), race car driver[9]
- Joey Villasenor (attended)- mixed martial artist[10]
Footnotes
- ↑ http://www.nmact.org/school?school_id=10596
- ↑ http://www.greatschools.org/new-mexico/albuquerque/125-West-Mesa-High-School/l
- ↑ Megan Martin (2007-11-06). "Students learn about making movies from an on-the-set perspective". Albuquerque Journal.
- ↑ http://www.nmact.org/file/Section_4.pdf
- ↑ http://www.nmact.org/alignments/
- ↑ Chavez, Barbara (March 28, 2002). "Former Ozzy, Motley Crue Drummer Dies of Cancer". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
- ↑ "Damacio Page MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ Journal Staff (January 26, 2013). "Candidate Q & A – APS District 5". Albuquerque Journal. NM.
- ↑ Casaus, Phill (September 26, 2006). "West Mesa High School prepares for the future". Albuquerque Tribune. NM.
- ↑ "Joey Villasenor MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
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