Cibola High School (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
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Cibola High School is a public Senior high school located on the West Side of Albuquerque
, New Mexico
. It is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools
district. Due to rapid population growth in the surrounding area, CHS was largest high school in New Mexico by 2006 and was severely overcrowded, with over 3,200 students and 62 portable classroom
s. This congestion was reduced in 2007 with the opening of nearby Volcano Vista High School
. In 2008, CHS underwent a massive remodel and expansion of the main building. The current enrollment stands at 2,197.
(NMAA), AAAAA school in district 1. Their district includes: Rio Rancho High School
, V. Sue Cleveland High School
and Volcano Vista High School
.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
. It is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools is a school district based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Founded in 1891, the Albuquerque Public School District is the largest of 89 public school districts in the State of New Mexico....
district. Due to rapid population growth in the surrounding area, CHS was largest high school in New Mexico by 2006 and was severely overcrowded, with over 3,200 students and 62 portable classroom
Portable classroom
A portable classroom A portable classroom A portable classroom (in Australian English a demountable and often referred to as a demountable, a "Terrapin" or a "Portakabin" (after the two companies) in the UK and called a prefab in Ireland (not to be confused with a prefabricated building) is a...
s. This congestion was reduced in 2007 with the opening of nearby Volcano Vista High School
Volcano Vista High School
Volcano Vista High School is a public senior high school located on the West Mesa of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a part of the Albuquerque Public Schools. Enrollment at the school stands at 2,196....
. In 2008, CHS underwent a massive remodel and expansion of the main building. The current enrollment stands at 2,197.
Student body statistics
| Ethnicity | This School | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| White (not hispanic) | 58% | 29% |
| Hispanic (of any race) | 33% | 56% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 4% | 11% |
| African American | 2% | 3% |
| Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% |
Notable alumni
- Alan BranchAlan BranchAlan Keith Branch is an American football defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks. He attended the University of Michigan.-Early years:...
, Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle - Erik CookErik CookErik Marvin Cook is an American football Center for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at New Mexico...
, Washington Redskins draft pick - Ryan CookRyan Cook (American football)Ryan Cook is an American football offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
, Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle - Dustin FitzsimonsDustin FitzsimonsDustin Fitzsimons is an American actor who has starred and appeared in several films, television shows, and commercials....
, actor - Rosie JonesRosie JonesRosie Jones is an American professional golfer, with 13 LPGA Tour career victories and nearly $8.4 million in tournament earnings.-Amateur career:Jones was born in Santa Ana, California...
, professional golfer - XzibitXzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
, rapper, actor, and host of MTV's Pimp My RidePimp My RidePimp My Ride is a TV show produced by MTV. Each episode consists of taking one car in poor condition and restoring it and customizing it.The original United States version was hosted by rapper Xzibit... - John RoskosJohn RoskosJohn Edward Roskos is a former Major League Baseball player who played for three seasons. He played for the Florida Marlins from 1998 to 1999 and the San Diego Padres in 2000. Over his major league career, he played six games as an outfielder, three as a first baseman, and one as a catcher...
, MLB Player
Athletics
CHS competes in the New Mexico Activities AssociationNew Mexico Activities Association
The New Mexico Activities Association is a nonprofit organization that regulates interscholastic programs for junior and senior high schools in New Mexico. It hosts the statewide sports championship games each year...
(NMAA), AAAAA school in district 1. Their district includes: Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho High School
Rio Rancho High School or is a public senior high school of the Rio Rancho Public Schools. Located in west central Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Established in 1997, Much of the money to build RRHS was appropriated by the Intel Corporation. RRHS obtained most of its students from nearby Cibola High...
, V. Sue Cleveland High School
V. Sue Cleveland High School
V. Sue Cleveland High School or better known as Cleveland High School, is a public senior high school of the Rio Rancho Public Schools. It is located in north-western Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Named after long time Rio Rancho Superintendent and educator of Public Schools, V. Sue Cleveland was...
and Volcano Vista High School
Volcano Vista High School
Volcano Vista High School is a public senior high school located on the West Mesa of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a part of the Albuquerque Public Schools. Enrollment at the school stands at 2,196....
.
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive... |
1 | 1981 |
| Boys' Cross Country Cross country running Cross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road... |
2 | 2009, 2008 | |
| Winter | Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position... |
1 | 1982 |
| Spring | Softball Softball Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand... |
3 | 2009, 2008, 2007 |
| Boys, Golf Golf Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes.... |
3 | 1994, 1991, 1990 | |
| Boys, Track and Field | 2 | 2010, 2008 | |
| Girls, Track and Field | 1 | 2003 | |
| Total | 13 | ||
External links
- http://www.cibolacougars.com/