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.
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Academics
Athletics
AHS competes in the New Mexico Activities Association, and is a AAAAA school in District 4.
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