Mesquite High School

500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,411 students in grades 8-12, Mesquite 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mesquite High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mesquite High School's student population of 1,411 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Mesquite 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 Mesquite High School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1168 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesquite High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
38%
47%
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Black
5%
6%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Mesquite High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mesquite High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mesquite High School's ranking?
Mesquite High School is ranked #1168 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mesquite High School often compared to?
Mesquite High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesquite High School?
The graduation rate of Mesquite High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mesquite High School?
1,411 students attend Mesquite High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mesquite High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mesquite High School offer ?
Mesquite High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mesquite High School part of?
Mesquite High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Last Day for Students, 1/2 Day K - 12
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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