Goddard High School (New Mexico)

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.[2] The colors of GHS are navy blue, Columbia blue and white, and the school mascot is the Rocket.

Goddard High School
Address
701 East Country Club Road

Roswell
,
New Mexico
88201

United States
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1965
PrincipalBrian Luck
Staff59.34 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,119 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.86[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)     
Navy blue, Columbia blue, and white
Athletics conferenceNMAA, AAAAA Dist. 4
MascotRocket
RivalRoswell High School
Websitewww.risd.k12.nm.us

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
Ethnicity This school State average
White (not Hispanic) 60%
Hispanic (of any race) 40%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
African American 2%
Pacific Islander 0%

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.[3]

GHS has won 50 state championships since 1967.

State championships
SeasonSportNumber of championshipsYear
FallFootball82012, 2009, 2008, 1997, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1967 —-State Runner Up 2013, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1994
Volleyball112013, 2009, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1982,
1980
WinterBoys' basketball11988
SpringBaseball42017, 1992, 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

See also

References
  1. "GODDARD HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  2. http://www.risd.k12.nm.us/
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2014-09-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Hilton, Lisette. "Lopez is LPGA's Knight in Shining Armor". ESPN. Retrieved 24 April 2012.

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