Mesquite High School is a public high school in Mesquite, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mesquite Independent School District. It participates in the University Interscholastic League 6A division.
Serving 2,294 students in grades 9-12, Mesquite 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesquite High School serves the southern part of Mesquite, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesquite High School's student population of 2,294 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mesquite High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesquite High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6484 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
66%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
8%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Stormy The Skeeter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesquite High School's ranking?
Mesquite High School is ranked #6484 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mesquite High School often compared to?
Mesquite High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mesquite High School, Agnew Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesquite High School?
The graduation rate of Mesquite High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mesquite High School?
2,294 students attend Mesquite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mesquite High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesquite High School offer ?
Mesquite High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mesquite High School part of?
Mesquite High School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
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