Rio Rancho High School
| Rio Rancho High School | |
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301 Loma Colorado Rd. NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1997 |
| Principal | Richard VonAncken |
| Enrollment | 2,359 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) |
Navy Blue, Hunter Green, and White |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, 6A Dist. 1 |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Rival | Cleveland High |
| Website |
rioranchohigh |
Rio Rancho High School is a public high school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools.
History
Established in 1997, much of the money to build RRHS came from the Intel Corporation. Most of its students came from nearby Cibola High School in Albuquerque.
Academics
School Grades
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED)[1] replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) testing with a new school grading formula, which took effect for the 2010-11 school years. The grade is calculated using many forms of testing, and includes graduation rates.[2]
| School Year | Grade from NMPED |
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| 2014–15 | A |
| 2013–14 | A |
| 2012–13 | A |
| 2011–12 | B |
| 2010–11 | C |
Demographics
| Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
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| Caucasian (not hispanic) | 40% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 48% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 3% | 11% |
| African American | 3% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% |
Overcrowding/Split
In 2008, due to overcrowding Rio Rancho Public Schools built the new V. Sue Cleveland High School, which opened in August 2009. In 2009, incoming 9th through 11th grade students who resided south of Northern Blvd began attend Rio Rancho High School and all residing north of Northern Blvd began to attend V. Sue Cleveland High School. The class of 2010 continued to attend Rio Rancho High School regardless of where they resided in Rio Rancho.
President Obama Town Hall
President Barack Obama hosted a Town Hall meeting at the high school on May 20, 2009 regarding credit card reform.[3][4]
Popular Culture
Rio Rancho High School was used as filming location for the TV show Breaking Bad, being portrayed in the show as J. P. Wynne High School.[5]
The campus was also used as a film location in the 2011 movie Fright Night.[6]
Notable alumni
- Chris Williams - National Football League, Canadian Football League
- Tim Madigan - PGA Tour, PGA Tour Canada[7]
Athletics
RRHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA), as a class 6A school in District 1. In 2014, NMAA realigned the state's schools in to six classifications and adjusted district boundaries.[8] In addition to Rio Rancho High School, the schools in district 1-6A include: Cibola High School, Volcano Vista High School, V. Sue Cleveland High School and Santa Fe High School.
Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year the district teams will change to: Rio Rancho High School, Cibola High School, Volcano Vista High School, V. Sue Cleveland High School and Piedra Vista High School.
Rio Rancho State Athletic Championships
RRHS has captured 38 State Championships, all in 5A/6A.
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| Season | Sport | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 2 | 2014, 2013 | 2015, 2010 | 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005 |
| Cross Country, Girls | 1 | 2008 | 2015, 2014, 2009 | ||
| Football | 1 | 2014 | |||
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| Soccer, Girls | 1 | 2007 | 2014 | ||
| Volleyball | 6 | 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002 | 2014, 2008, 2004, 2001 | 2000 | |
| Winter | Basketball, Boys | 2 | 2016, 2007 | ||
| Basketball, Girls | 2001 | ||||
| Spirit/Dance/Drill | 2012, 2011, 2010, 2000, 1999 | ||||
| Spirit/Cheer | 5 | 2016, 2011, 2010, 2001, 2000 | 2015, 2009, 2005 | 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007, 1999 | |
| Swimming and Diving, Boys | 2009 | 2014, 2013 | |||
| Swimming and Diving, Girls | 2007 | ||||
| Wrestling | 12 | 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2004, 2003, 2003 | 2016, 2006, 2002 | 2013, 2012, 2002 | |
| Spring | Baseball, Boys | 3 | 2013, 2009, 2007 | 2010 | |
| Golf, Boys | 2 | 2007, 2005 | 2006 | 2009, 2004 | |
| Golf, Girls | 2013, 2012 | ||||
| Softball | 3 | 2015, 2014, 2003 | 2010 | 2002, 2001 | |
| Tennis, Boys | |||||
| Tennis, Girls | 2007 | ||||
| Track and Field, Boys | 2015, 2008, 2004 | 2014, 2005 | |||
| Track and Field, Girls | 2010, 2009, 2001 | ||||
| Total | 38 | ||||
(Year) - indicates Dual Meet State Champions also
(State tournament consolation games are no longer played for Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball or Softball)
Cross Country Individual State Champions
Rio Rancho High School has captured 1 individual State title through the 2015 season
| Girls State Champions | |||
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| Year | Name | Number of Championships | |
| 1997 | Danielle Longmire | 1 | |
All-State honors are granted for a top 10 finish in class at the New Mexico State Cross Country Championships
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Football Postseason Honors
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico High School Football.[9]
List of Rio Rancho Rams football seasons
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Volleyball Postseason Honors
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico High School Volleyball.[10]
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Basketball Postseason Honors
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico High School Basketball.[11][12]
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Swimming and Diving Individual State Champions
Rio Rancho High School has captured 3 individual State titles through the 2016 season
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Wrestling Individual State Champions
Rio Rancho High School has captured 62 individual State titles through the 2016 season
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Golf Individual State Champions
Rio Rancho High School has captured 2 individual State titles through the 2015 season
| Boys State Champions | |||
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| Year | Name | Number of Championships | |
| 2007 | Tim Madigan | 1 | |
| 2001 | Trent Rommann | 1 | |
Softball Postseason Honors
The New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico High School Softball.[13]
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Track and Field Individual State Champions
Rio Rancho High School has captured 31 individual State titles through the 2015 season
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(Event) - indicates a State Record also
In 2004 Brandon McKinney set the current New Mexico state discus record with a throw of 183' 9"
In 2014 Nicole Pendley set the current New Mexico state Javelin record with a throw of 142' 0"
In 2014 the team of Danica Gallegos, Leilani Baker, Sasha Hickox and Molly Klein set the current New Mexico state 1600 Sprint Medley record with a time of 4:07.74
Rio Rancho High School Athletics Hall of Fame
In 2014 the inaugural inductees to the Rio Rancho High School Athletics Hall of Fame were selected, immortalizing the best of Rio Rancho's athletic programs.
| Hall of Fame | ||
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| Year | Name | Achievement |
| 2014 | Danyel Longmire (Athlete) | 1997 Girls Cross Country State Champion |
| Trent Rommann (Athlete) | 2001 Boys State Golf Champion | |
| Toby Manzanares (Coach) | 6X State Champion Volleyball Coach | |
| Ron Murphy (Coach) | 3X State Champion Baseball Coach | |
| Paul Kohman (Coach) | 2X State Champion Softball Coach | |
| Uwe Balzis (Coach) | State Champion Girls Soccer Coach | |
| Tony Otero (Ram Contributor) | Rio Rancho DQ Owner and Booster | |
| 2015 | Brittany Burtner (Athlete) | First Rio Rancho Gatorade Player of the Year |
| Stephanie Hightower (Athlete) | Varsity letters in five different sports | |
| Brandon McKinney (Athlete) | Set the current State discus record | |
| Brian Pitts (Athlete) | 3X State Wrestling Champion, 2X All-American collegiate | |
| Jennifer Boyden (Coach) | 2000 State Champion Cheer Coach | |
| Bob McIntyre (Coach) | 6 Girls Basketball State semifinals / 7 District titles | |
| Gary Hveem (Ram Contributor) | Rio Rancho's first Athletic Director | |
Activities
Rio Rancho State Activity Championships
Rio Rancho High School offers a variety of interscholastic activities also sponsored by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) in cooperation with other outside organizations to enhance a studies high school experience. Activities include: Athletic Training Challenge, Bowling, Chess, Choir, Concert Band, DECA Marketing Education, Drama, English Expo, FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), FFA, JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps), Mock Trial, Orchestra, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, and Student Council
RRHS has captured 11 State Championships, all in 5A/6A.
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| Activity | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third |
| Athletic Training Challenge | 5 | 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 | ||
| Bowling | 4 | 2016, 2014, 2009, 2008 | 2015, 2012, 2010 | 2013 |
| Chess | 2014 | 2016, 2013 | ||
| JROTC - Championship Results | 2016 | |||
| JROTC - Overall Drill | 2016 | |||
| JROTC - Female Color Guard | 2016 | |||
| JROTC - Armed Overall | 2016 | |||
| JROTC - Armed Inspection | 2016 | |||
| JROTC - Physical Fitness | 2015 | 2016, 2014 | ||
| JROTC - Sporter Rifle | 2015, 2014 | 2013 | ||
| Choir | 1 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Concert Band | 1 | 2004 | ||
| Total | 11 | |||
Athletic Training Challenge
The Athletic Training Challenge was started by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) in conjunction with the New Mexico Athletic Trainer's Association (NMATA) to recognize Athletic Training as a sanctioned activity within New Mexico Schools.[14]
Bowling Postseason Honors
The New Mexico High School Bowling Association (NMHSBA) produces All-State Teams for New Mexico High School Bowling.[15]
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DECA Marketing Education
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.[16] At the 2013 State Conference RRHS was awarded the 1st place Chapter Banner.
Marching Band
Rio Rancho High School's Marching Band competes annually in the Zia Marching Band Fiesta which is essentially the New Mexico state championship, as well as a prestigious regional event for marching bands. There were 32 bands in competition in four size divisions.
RRHS has captured 1 Grand Championship
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| Activity | Number | Grand Champions | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up |
| Marching Band | 1 | 2004 | 2007, 2000 | 2015, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003 | 2009, 2001, 1999, 1998 |
Ice Hockey
High School hockey in New Mexico is governed by the Land of Enchantment USA Hockey Affiliate and operated on behalf of LOEAHA by the New Mexico Interscholastic Ice Hockey League.[17]
RRHS has captured 3 State Championships.
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| Activity | Number | State Champions | Runner-up | Third |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2008 | 2005 | |
Footnotes
- ↑ http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/index.html
- ↑ http://webapp2.ped.state.nm.us/SchoolData/SchoolGrading.aspx
- ↑ http://www.observer-online.com/articles/2009/05/11/news/breaking_news/doc4a087db8ab865580703726.txt
- ↑ http://newmexicoindependent.com/27146/president-obama-to-visit-nm-this-week-town-hall-to-be-held-at-rio-rancho-high-school
- ↑ "J. P. Wynne High School - Breaking Bad Locations". Breaking Bad Locations. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "Fright Night (2011)". IMDb. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.46110.timothy-madigan.html/career
- ↑ http://www.nmact.org/file/Section_4.pdf
- ↑ "All-State Football Teams". nmhsca.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "All-State Volleyball Teams". nmhsca.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "All-State Boys Basketball Teams". nmhsca.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "All-State Girls Basketball Teams". nmhsca.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "New Mexico All-State Softball Teams". nmhsca.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "Athletic Training Challenge". nmact.org. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "New Mexico High School Bowling Association - Documents". nmhsba.org. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "DECA Inc. - DECA Inc". DECA Inc. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ↑ "HIGH SCHOOL". Land of Enchantment Amateur Hockey Association. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
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Coordinates: 35°15′52″N 106°40′04″W / 35.26444°N 106.66778°W