West Mesa High School


West Mesa High School 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.

Academics

Student body statistics

EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White 19%29%
Hispanic 69%56%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%11%
African American4%3%
Pacific Islander1%1%

Films shot on Campus

WMHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, 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