Roswell High School (New Mexico)
Roswell High School is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1913, it is the oldest public high school in the city. The colors of RHS are: Dark Crimson Red, White and Black, their mascot is a Coyote. Enrollment at the school currently stands at 1,311.
Academics
Student body statistics
Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
White | 27% | 29% |
Hispanic | 68% | 56% |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | <1% | 11% |
African American | 4% | 3% |
Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% |
Athletics
RHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, a AAAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School, Goddard High School and Lovington High School.RHS has captured 40 state championships since 1914.
Notable people
Alumni
- Cormac Antram, Franciscan priest on the Navajo Nation, broadcaster of long-running English/Navajo radio program The Padre's Hour
- Tom Brookshier, professional football player and broadcaster
- Glenn Dennis, founder of International UFO Museum and Research Center
- DonTrell Moore, football player
- Cliff Pirtle, New Mexico state senator
Staff
- Eddie Reese, Olympic swimming coach