Artesia High School (AHS) is the public senior high school of Artesia, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Artesia Public Schools. The colors of AHS are orange, black and white, and the school's mascot is a Bulldog. Enrollment currently stands at 751.
The school district, of which Artesia High is the sole comprehensive high school, includes: Artesia, Atoka, Hope, Loco Hills, and Morningside. - Text list
Academics
Student body statistics
Ethnicity Artesia High School State average Hispanic (of any race) 53% 56% White (non-Hispanic) 47% 29% American Indian/Alaskan Native <1% 11% African American <1% 3% Pacific Islander <1% 1%
Athletics AHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, and is a AAAAA school in District 4.
State championships Season Sport Number of championships YearFall Volleyball 4 2011, 2010, 1978, 1977 Football 33 2025 2023, 2022, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1987, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1978, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1964, 1957Winter Basketball, boys' 2 1995, 1997 Basketball, girls' 1 1977Spring Baseball, boys' 7 2025,2000, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1976 Golf, boys' 3 2007, 2002, 1998 Softball 6 2019, 2018, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1988 Track and field, boys' 5 2011, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1976 Cheerleading 4 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006Total 59
Notable alumni Mack C. Chase (born 1931), oil and natural gas tycoon Anne Frasier, author Charles W. Henderson, author Landry Jones, NFL quarterback formerly for the Pittsburgh Steelers, currently with the Dallas Renegades Edgar Mitchell, astronaut, during the 1971 Apollo 14 mission became the sixth man to walk on the Moon Ron Nelson, professional basketball player Michael Rogers, Oklahoma Secretary of State
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