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Goddard High School (New Mexico)

FieldValue
nameGoddard High School
imageGoddard High School Roswell.jpg
image_size260px
streetaddress701 East Country Club Road
cityRoswell
stateNew Mexico
zipcode88201
countryUnited States
established1965
typePublic high school
principalPorter Cutrell
staff66.19 (FTE)
ratio16.68
enrollment1,104 (2023–2024)
campusSuburban
colors
Navy blue, Columbia blue, and white
conferenceNMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4
mascotRocket
rivalRoswell High School
websitewww.risd.k12.nm.us

Navy blue, Columbia blue, and white

Robert H. Goddard High School (Goddard High School, GHS) is a public senior high school in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. It is a part of the Roswell Independent School District. Established in 1965, the school is named after rocket pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard. The colors of GHS are navy blue, Columbia blue and white, and the school mascot is the Rocket.

History

The majority of classrooms at GHS are located underground. The school was completed in 1965 at the height of the Cold War. Walker Air Force Base, located on the south side of Roswell, was considered a major target for Soviet ballistic missiles. The classrooms were built underground so that the school could serve as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war. The gymnasiums, cafeteria, auditorium, and other larger rooms were built above ground, on top of the classrooms.

Academics

Student body statistics

EthnicityThis schoolState average
White (not Hispanic)60%
Hispanic (of any race)40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%
African American2%
Pacific Islander0%

Athletics

GHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, as a AAAA school in District 4. Their district includes Artesia High School and Roswell High School.

GHS has won 50 state championships since 1967.

State championshipsSeasonSportNumber of championshipsYear
FallFootball82012, 2009, 2008, 1997, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1967 —-State Runner Up 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1994
Volleyball122022, 2013, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1982,
1980
WinterBoys' basketball11988
Girls' basketball12017
SpringBaseball52017, 1992, 1991, 1986, 1969
Boys' golf102010, 2001, 1997, 1991, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1974, 1973, 1969
Girls' golf182006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1995,
1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1987
Total50

Notable alumni

  • Brandon Claussen, former MLB player (New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds)
  • Nancy Lopez (1975), professional golfer
  • Gerina (Mendoza) Piller (2003), professional golfer

References

References

  1. "GODDARD HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. "Home".
  3. "NM MVP Pub: Alignments".
  4. Hilton, Lisette. "Lopez is LPGA's Knight in Shining Armor". ESPN.
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