Type Public high school Enrollment 2,292 Yearbook El Espiritu Phone +1 505-831-6993 | Established 1966 Campus Suburban Principal Mark Garcia | |
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Motto Knowledge Today, Success Tomorrow! Color(s) Scarlet Royal Blue White District Albuquerque Public Schools Similar Rio Grande High School, Albuquer High School, Valley High School, Atrisco Heritage Academy, Volcano Vista High School | ||
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. Enrollment at WMHS stands at 2,292, the largest of any school in the district.
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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. 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.
WMHS has captured 12 State Championships, most in AAAA.
Notable alumni
Ray Velasco: NFL Player
Robert nowell - ER physician, all state basketball (1988)