Serving 3,370 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa High School's student population of 3,370 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
Total Students
3,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa High School's ranking?
Mesa High School is ranked #1180 out of 1,854 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa High School is 73%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mesa High School?
3,370 students attend Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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
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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