East Mountain High School
| East Mountain High School | |
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| Address | |
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25 La Madera Road, P.O. Box 340 Sandia Park, New Mexico, 87047 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°10′31″N 106°20′39″W / 35.17528°N 106.34417°WCoordinates: 35°10′31″N 106°20′39″W / 35.17528°N 106.34417°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Charter, public high school |
| Established | 2000 |
| Principal | Monique Siedschlag |
| Teaching staff | 22.16 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 364 (2012-2013) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.43 |
| Campus size | 26 acres (110,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | White, Blue, Gray and Black |
| Team name | Timberwolves |
| Accreditation | New Mexico Public Education Department |
| Website |
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East Mountain High School is a small college-preparatory public charter school in Sandia Park, New Mexico near Albuquerque. EMHS serves approximately 370 students in grades 9–12. Surrounded by the Cibola National Forest, East Mountain High School emphasizes environmental science, service learning and preparing students for success after graduation.
History
East Mountain High School was founded in 1999 as one of the first charter schools in the state of New Mexico.
- EMHS was recognized as a Bronze Star School by U.S. News & World Report in 2015.[2]
Student Body
East Mountain High School draws its student body from the communities of Sandia Park, Cedar Crest, Tijeras, Edgewood and the east side of Albuquerque, along with smaller communities such as Estancia, Stanley and Chilili. As a public charter school, East Mountain High School does not have school attendance boundaries. Students are accepted based on a public lottery until all spots are filled. East Mountain High School draws a diverse group of students, with approximately 25% students of color and 20% students eligible for free and reduced lunch.[3]
Location
East Mountain High School is located in Sandia Park approximately 30 minutes east of Albuquerque in a rural, mountainous community. The school, on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, is situated on a 26-acre campus with views of the Sandia Mountains.
Facilities
The East Mountain High School campus comprises four buildings and two portables. Thanks to a joint-use agreement with Bernalillo County, the school shares a gymnasium, fitness center, a soccer field, baseball fields, a cross-country course, and softball fields with Vista Grande Community Center. The school is located near the Paa-ko Ridge community, and the golf team uses the Paa-ko golf course to practice.
Extracurricular activities
The activities that East Mountain High School has to offer include the Speech and Debate team, MESA (a team that competes in mathematical, scientific, and engineering based challenges, standing for Math Engineering Science Achievement), National Honor Society, Youth and Government, and Model UN. Other clubs are also available to students including the Anime Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council.[4]
Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate is the largest activity at East Mountain High School, with one out of every five students competing. Within six years of its creation, the team secured three consecutive state championships (2011-2013).[5]
Athletics
East Mountain High School is a member of the New Mexico Activities Association and offers student athletes the opportunity to complete in soccer, volleyball, cross-country, golf, basketball, bowling, baseball, softball and track and field. The Timberwolves currently compete in the 4A division.[6] Notable achievements in athletics include:
- 2014 State Champions Girls’ Cross County
- 2012 State Champions Baseball
- 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 State Champions Bowling[7]
References
- ↑ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for East Mtn High School". ed.gov. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ↑ "East Mtn High School in SANDIA PARK, NM - Best High Schools - US News". usnews.com. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ↑ "East Mtn High School - Public School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2015-07-09.
- ↑ "EMHS Website". Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ↑ "More on Speech and Debate".
- ↑ "New Mexico Activities Association". www.nmact.org. Retrieved 2015-07-26.
- ↑ "New Mexico High School Bowling Association" (PDF).