Volcano Vista High School (VVHS) 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 2,300.
VVHS opened in August 2007 to 9th grade students only. The school added 10th and 11th grade students in the 2008-09 school year. Their colors are black, white and platinum, the mascot is the Hawk.
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