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{{infobox school
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|name = Silver High School
|name = Silver High School
|image = Silver High2.jpg
|image = Silver High2.jpg
|image_size = 300px
|image_size = 300px
|caption = Silver High from the East
|caption = Silver High from the East
|logo =
|logo =
|established = 1960
|established = 1960
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], Grades 9-12
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]], Grades 9-12
|principal =
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|faculty = 51
|faculty = 37.90 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|enrollment = 823
|ratio = 16.39<ref name=NCES/>
|enrollment = 621 (2018–19)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3502430&ID=350243000564|title=SILVER HIGH|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=February 6, 2021}}</ref>
|enrollment_as_of = 2008
|staff =
|staff =
|head_name = Principal
|head_name = Principal
|head = Beth Lougee
|head = Beth Lougee
|students =
|students =
|city = [[Silver City, New Mexico|Silver City]]
|address = 3200 N Silver St
|city = [[Silver City, New Mexico|Silver City]]
|state = [[New Mexico]]
|state = [[New Mexico]] 88061
|country = United States
|country = United States
|sports =
|sports =
|colors = {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#C0C0C8|border=darkgray}} Blue and Silver
|colors = {{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#C0C0C8|border=darkgray}} Blue and Silver
|nickname = Home of the Fighting Colts
|nickname = Home of the Fighting Colts
|website = {{URL|www.silverhigh.com}}
|website = {{URL|www.silverhigh.com}}
|information = (575)388-1563<br>3200 N. Silver St.<br>[[Silver City, NM]] 88061
|information = (575)388-1563<br />3200 N. Silver St.<br />[[Silver City, NM]] 88061
| yearbook = ''El Potrillo''
|yearbook = ''El Potrillo''
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'''Silver High School''' is located on the corner of 32nd and Silver streets in [[Silver City, NM]]. The school was opened in its current location in 1967. It was previously known as [[Western High School (Silver City, NM)|Western High School]] and was part of [[Western New Mexico University]].
'''Silver High School''' is a high school in [[Silver City, New Mexico]]. The school was opened in its current location in 1967. It was previously known as [[Western High School (New Mexico)|Western High School]] and was part of [[Western New Mexico University]].


==History==
==History==
⚫
In 1949, New Mexico State Teachers College became New Mexico Western College. At the same time, the name of the high school was changed to Western High. In 1960, the school became under the authority of the Silver City Board of Education. At that time, the school's name was changed from Western High School to Silver High School.

⚫
In 1949, State Teachers College became New Mexico Western College. At the same time, the name of the high school was changed to Western High. In 1960, the school became under the authority of the Silver City Board of Education. At that time, the school's name was changed from [[Western High School (Silver City, NM)|Western High School]] to Silver High School.


==Construction==
==Construction==

In 1966, the present high school building was opened on 32nd street and Silver streets.
In 1966, the present high school building was opened on 32nd street and Silver streets.


The dedication for the new building was held on Sunday, October 29, 1967, at 2:30&nbsp;p.m., where Superintendent John H. Gaines presided. The school's construction had ended the summer before. At the time, the present enrollment of Silver High was 568 for the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, which was a 15% increase from the year before. The new high school started with 28 teachers plus administrative and maintenance staff.<ref>"Dedication of Silver High Set Here Sunday", ''[[Silver City Daily Press]]'', October 26, 1967, page 1.</ref>
The dedication for the new building was held on Sunday, October 29, 1967, at 2:30&nbsp;p.m., where Superintendent John H. Gaines presided. The school's construction had ended the summer before. At the time, the present enrollment of Silver High was 568 for the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, which was a 15% increase from the year before. The new high school started with 28 teachers plus administrative and maintenance staff.<ref>"Dedication of Silver High Set Here Sunday", ''[[Silver City Daily Press]]'', October 26, 1967, page 1.</ref>


==Current Administration==
==Current Administration==
*Principal - Shane Coker

*Principal - Beth Lougee
*Assistant Principal -Claudia Smith
*Vice Principal(s) - Victor Oaxaca
*Assistant Principal and Athletic Director - Gary Allison


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
⚫
Silver High School has historically been a 4A division school in the New Mexico Activities Association (the [[state agency]] responsible for managing high school athletics in New Mexico), but for the 2010-11 school year, SHS was reduced to a 3A rating.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_16968027 |title=Colts go undefeated in first day of own wrestling tourney - Silver City Sun-News |website=www.scsun-news.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022921/http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_16968027 |archive-date=16 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Divisions are based on school enrollment and determine which other high schools, in the relevant geographical district, the school competes with.

⚫
Silver High School has historically been a 4A division school in the New Mexico Activities Association (the [[state agency]] responsible for managing high school athletics in New Mexico), but for the 2010-11 school year, SHS was reduced to a 3A rating.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022921/http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_16968027 ]</ref> Divisions are based on school enrollment and determine which other high schools, in the relevant geographical district, the school competes with.

Silver High School has a reputation for dominating within its division/district.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m2m.tmcnet.com/news/2010/05/04/4766181.htm |title=IoT Evolution World |website=M2m.tmcnet.com |date= |accessdate=2017-03-11}}</ref>


*Softball (Current 7x in a row State Champions)
*Softball (Current 7x in a row State Champions)
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*Science Olympiad
*Science Olympiad
*Mathematics
*Mathematics
*National History Day


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Schools in Grant County, New Mexico]]
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Latest revision as of 19:49, 20 August 2022

Silver High School
Silver High from the East
Address
Map
3200 N Silver St

Silver City
,
New Mexico 88061

United States
Information
TypePublic, Grades 9-12
Established1960
PrincipalBeth Lougee
Faculty37.90 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment621 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.39[1]
Color(s)    Blue and Silver
NicknameHome of the Fighting Colts
YearbookEl Potrillo
Information(575)388-1563
3200 N. Silver St.
Silver City, NM 88061
Websitewww.silverhigh.com

Silver High School is a high school in Silver City, New Mexico. The school was opened in its current location in 1967. It was previously known as Western High School and was part of Western New Mexico University.

History

[edit]

In 1949, New Mexico State Teachers College became New Mexico Western College. At the same time, the name of the high school was changed to Western High. In 1960, the school became under the authority of the Silver City Board of Education. At that time, the school's name was changed from Western High School to Silver High School.

Construction

[edit]

In 1966, the present high school building was opened on 32nd street and Silver streets.

The dedication for the new building was held on Sunday, October 29, 1967, at 2:30 p.m., where Superintendent John H. Gaines presided. The school's construction had ended the summer before. At the time, the present enrollment of Silver High was 568 for the 10th, 11th and 12th grades, which was a 15% increase from the year before. The new high school started with 28 teachers plus administrative and maintenance staff.[2]

Current Administration

[edit]
  • Principal - Shane Coker
  • Assistant Principal -Claudia Smith
  • Assistant Principal and Athletic Director - Gary Allison

Athletics

[edit]

Silver High School has historically been a 4A division school in the New Mexico Activities Association (the state agency responsible for managing high school athletics in New Mexico), but for the 2010-11 school year, SHS was reduced to a 3A rating.[3] Divisions are based on school enrollment and determine which other high schools, in the relevant geographical district, the school competes with.

  • Softball (Current 7x in a row State Champions)
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Track
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Girls Soccer
  • Boys Soccer
  • Tennis

Other

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  • Drama
  • Choir
  • Marching Band
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Key Club
  • Chess Club
  • Student Council
  • FCCLA
  • FFA
  • Dance [Varsity and JV]
  • National Honor Society
  • Science Olympiad
  • Mathematics
  • National History Day

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "SILVER HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Dedication of Silver High Set Here Sunday", Silver City Daily Press, October 26, 1967, page 1.
  3. ^ "Colts go undefeated in first day of own wrestling tourney - Silver City Sun-News". www.scsun-news.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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32°47′48″N 108°15′58″W / 32.79667°N 108.26611°W / 32.79667; -108.26611

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