Mesa High School (Closed 2023)

Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Mesa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 49:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
(15-16)
40-59%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)
2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
20%
54%
Black
(15-16)
2%
6%
White
(15-16)
70%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
4%
n/a
(15-16)
≥80%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 37% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mesa High School?
49 students attend Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mesa High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Santa Rosa High School District.

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