Santa Fe High School (New Mexico)

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Santa Fe High School
Address
Map
2100 Yucca St.

Santa Fe
,
New Mexico
,
87505

United States
Information
TypePublic secondary high school
Established1899
School districtSanta Fe Public Schools
PrincipalMary Massey
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,673 (2014)[1]
Color(s)  Royal blue   Santa Fe gold
MascotDemons
RivalsSt. Michael's High School
Capital High School (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
YearbookPara Mañana
Websitewww.sfps.info

Santa Fe High School is an American preparatory secondary school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The institution was established in 1899 and is the oldest secondary school in the state.[2] It was founded in the oldest state capital in America, founded in 1610.[3][4]

The school exclusively educates a secondary-student based body, ninth through twelfth grade.[5] It is known for its rigorous and academically prominent Advanced Placement program.[6][7]

Notable graduates include Zach Condon, creator and leading member of the indie folk band Beirut, and the youngest Mayor of Santa Fe, George Abrán Gonzales, who is also the father of the current mayor, Javier Gonzales.

History

Santa Fe High School was established in 1899 by the merchant, politician, and Governor Miguel Antonio Otero. It is the oldest of the three Santa Fe public high schools. The school was originally located downtown, one block from the Plaza in the space where City Hall and the Convention Center currently sit. The new location on a hilltop above Yucca and Siringo roads was built and opened in 1966 where students slowly transitioned until the downtown campus was officially closed in 1977.[8]

Academics

Santa Fe High is widely known for its academically prominent and rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) program.[9]

The school is a part of U.S Department of Education's Green Ribbon Program and Sustainable Santa Fe.[10] Santa Fe High has installed numerous solar panels that partially supply the energy of the campus.[11]

Many of the school's departments utilize the Harkness table and the Socratic seminar.

Graduates have received admission to universities that include Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University and Stanford University.[12]

Athletics

Santa Fe High School is a participating school in NM District 2-AAAAAA[13] of the New Mexico Activities Association. The school has won over 28 state championships from NMAA sanctioned sports and events.[14]The school's most dominant program was its cross country team in the late 70s and early 80s under coach John Alire, winning twelve state title trophies during this span.

St Michael's High School is a traditional sporting rival, dating back more than 100 years.

State championships

New Mexico State Champions
Varsity sport Year:
Cross country, boys' (Class AAAA)[15] 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980
Cross country, girls' (Class AAAA)[16] 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Volleyball (Class AAAA)[17] 1978, 1983, 1994
Football [18] 1979 (13-1, Class AAAA)
Basketball, boys'[19] 1978 (28-2, Class AAAA)
Basketball, girls'[20] 1988 (20-6, Class AAAA), 2014 (30-2, Class AAAA)
Baseball[21] 1977 (Class AAAA)
Tennis, girls'[22] 1994, 1995, 1997 (tie) (Class AAAA)
Golf, boys'[23] 1976 (Class AAAA)
Golf, girls'[24] 1985 (Class AAAA)
Track & field, boys' 1992 Runner-Up (Class AAAA)
Track & field, girls' 2014 Runner-Up (Class AAAA)[25]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "US News & World Report".
  2. ^ "Santa Fe High oldest school in the three public secondary schools in New Mexico".
  3. ^ "Santa Fe - The City Different (History of Santa Fe, Nm)". www.legendsofamerica.com. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
  4. ^ "About Santa Fe | City of Santa Fe, New Mexico". www.santafenm.gov. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
  5. ^ "Santa Fe High School Educates 9th-12th".
  6. ^ "Class Info: Santa Fe High".
  7. ^ "Santa Fe Public Schools - Official Website - Comprehensive High School Redesign". www.sfps.info. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
  8. ^ "SFPS".
  9. ^ "Santa Fe High AP Program".
  10. ^ "Recycling at Santa Fe Schools".
  11. ^ "Sustainability in Santa Fe High School".
  12. ^ "Santa Fe High in SANTA FE, NM | Best High Schools | US News". www.usnews.com. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
  13. ^ "NMAA" (PDF).
  14. ^ "Santa Fe High now 6A".
  15. ^ "NMAA XC-Boys" (PDF).
  16. ^ "NMAA XC-Girls" (PDF).
  17. ^ "NMAA Volleyball" (PDF).
  18. ^ "NMAA Football" (PDF).
  19. ^ "NMAA BB-Boys" (PDF).
  20. ^ "NMAA BB-Girls" (PDF).
  21. ^ "NMAA Beisbol" (PDF).
  22. ^ "NMAA Tennis-Girls" (PDF).
  23. ^ "NMAA Golf-Boys" (PDF).
  24. ^ "NMAA Golf-Girls" (PDF).
  25. ^ "SFNewMexican".
  26. ^ Last, T.S. (2015-03-24). "Former Santa Fe mayor George Gonzales has died at age 77". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2015-07-03.

External links

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