Mesa High School is a public high school in Mesa, Arizona, United States. Mesa High School currently accommodates grades 9–12 as part of Mesa Public Schools. Mesa High School is the oldest high school in Mesa, Arizona, and is home of the Jackrabbits.
Serving 3,442 students in grades 9-12, Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa High School's student population of 3,442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Year Founded
1898
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Mesa High Tradition. Honor. Excellence.
School Rankings
Mesa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jackrabbit
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa High School's ranking?
Mesa High School is ranked #1025 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesa High School often compared to?
Mesa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mesa High School?
3,442 students attend Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesa High School offer ?
Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa High School part of?
Mesa High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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