Mesa High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 36 students in grades 11-12, Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
≥50%
78%
(16-17)
<50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
53%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.59
(15-16)
70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mesa High School?
36 students attend Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mesa High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% 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 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa High School offer ?
Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Mesa High School part of?

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