West Las Vegas High School
| West Las Vegas High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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157 Moreno Street Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established |
1947: New Town High 1955: West Las Vegas High |
| Principal | John Bustos |
| Enrollment | 449 |
| Campus | Downtown |
| Color(s) |
Green and Gold |
| Athletics conference | NMAA, District 2-AAAA |
| Mascot | Don and Lady Don |
| Rival | Robertson High School |
| Website | www.wlvs.k12.nm.us |
West Las Vegas High School (WLVHS) is a public senior high school in Las Vegas, New Mexico.[1] It is a part of the West Las Vegas Schools District. Founded in 1947, it is the oldest high school in the city.[2]
It is located in the center of town, next to the Harold K Brandt Baseball Field.
The mascot of WLVHS is the Don, their colors are Green and Gold. Enrollment at the school current stands at 520.[3]
Academics
Student body statistics
| Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 10% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 88% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2% | 11% |
| African American | <1% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% |
Athletics
WLVHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAA school, in District 2. Their district includes: Pojoaque Valley High School, Robertson High School and Taos High School.[4]
WLVHS has won 5 State Championships since 1978.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Spring | Boys, Small Team Tennis | 3 | 2009 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1978, 1968 | |
| Girls, Golf | 1 | 1999, 1996 | |
| Total | 5 | ||
Footnotes
Coordinates: 35°35′29″N 105°13′27″W / 35.59139°N 105.22417°W
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