For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public high schools serving 42,756 students in Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Mesa, AZ are Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Junior High School and Basis Mesa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesa, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Mesa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Mesa, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mesa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Gr: 4-9 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Gr: 7-9 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Gr: K-12 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Evit - Red Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Academy Gateway
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19630 E.germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 461-4400
Gr: K-12 | 1,510 student Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Red Mountain High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7301 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 787 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Gr: 8-12 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Sequoia Village High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Evit - Mountain View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1313.
Evit North Fountain Hills
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17300 E Calaveras Ave
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Stapley Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 E Hermosa Vista Dr
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Evit - East Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6625 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Ridge High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 984-8947
Gr: 8-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1717.
Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Eastmark High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9560 E Ray Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Gr: 7-12 | 1,887 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Evit - Desert Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2020.
American Leadership Academy Virtual
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6913 E Rembrandt Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 420-2101
Gr: K-12 | 811 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Mesa Distance Learning Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 N Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 308-6015
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Eagleridge Enrichment Program
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 W Medina Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3686
Gr: K-9 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Evit - Skyline High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
854 S. Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2424.
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Dobson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Skyline High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 S Crismon Rd
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9400
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Evit - Dobson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 W Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #2828.
Westwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 3,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Heritage Academy Laveen
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 290-8546
Gr: 6-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pinnacle Online - Wmcb
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 785-7776
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Mesa High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 3,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Poston Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2433 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Gr: 7-9 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3434.
Evit - Mesa High School
Vocational School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Taylor Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 S 32nd St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 7-9 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Mesa, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Astravo Online Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2500 S Power Rd Ste 215
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 641-8254
Gr: K-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 65%
6110 S. Sagewood St.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5750
Gr: 5-8
4710 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 325-1299
Gr: K-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2345 N. Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 264-3710
1020 S Extension
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
4949 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 7-9 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Cambridge Academy East (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9412 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 641-2828
Gr: K-7 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Canyon Valley High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7007 East Guadalupe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3452
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Gr: K-8
535 South Lewis St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-0200
Gr: 5-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
848 N Mesa Dr
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 472-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Evit - Brimhall Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Carson Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Fremont Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1001 North Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 472-8300
Gr: 9
Evit - Kino Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
848 North Horne
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-2400
Gr: 9
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Gr: 9
Evit - Poston Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2433 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2100
Gr: 9
Evit - Powell Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1601 W. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 7-9
Evit - Rhodes Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 472-2300
Gr: 9
Evit - Shepherd Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1407 North Alta Mesa Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-1800
Gr: 9
Evit - Smith Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10100 East Adobe Road
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-9900
Gr: 9
Evit - Stapley Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3250 East Hermosa Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 472-2700
Gr: 9
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Gr: 9
Evit Tempe Auto High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 879
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 21%
2929 East Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Gr: K-8
3015 South Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 985-6112
Gr: K-6
7042 East Adobe Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
5005 East Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-0200
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Mesa, AZ include Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies, Franklin Junior High School and Basis Mesa.
How many public high schools are located in Mesa?
58 public high schools are located in Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa?
Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mesa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mesa include: Dobson High School vs. Westwood High School, Westwood High School vs. Dobson High School, Skyline High School vs. Red Mountain High School
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