As the home of the Wildcats since 1998, Mesquite High School serves more than 1,100 students in eighth through twelfth grades as part of the Gilbert Public Schools District.
With a sprawling campus across the street from The Islands residential community, Mesquite High offers comprehensive programs to help its large student body prepare for college and beyond. Most notably, students here can participate in a dual enrollment program and earn college credits in English, math or a second language, among other subjects.
Outside of core academics, Mesquite students can plan for their futures through the school’s career and technical education courses including programs in agriscience, cabinet making, journalism, digital photography, software development, marketing, engineering sciences, film and TV, sports medicine and the culinary arts.
The school hosts a massive athletics program with robust facilities on campus. Mesquite Wildcats can compete in a wide number of interscholastic sports including football, volleyball, golf, swimming and diving, badminton, cheer, beach volleyball, track and field, tennis and many more.
Outside of the normal school day, Mesquite also keeps students engaged and excited with a calendar of activities throughout the year from fundraisers and college visits to fun holiday events and seasonal dances.
Mesquite High School
Public Middle, High School
|
Grade 8-12
500 S McQueen Rd,
Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
B
B
B
C
C+
C+
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
56.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
35%
State Average
44%
Science
15%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
318:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
42.8%
Hispanic
39.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
553 Students
Northern Arizona University
422 Students
University of Arizona
306 Students
Grand Canyon University
196 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
174 Students
Mesa Community College
155 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
97 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
92 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
86 Students
University of San Diego
67 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
137 Students
Psychology
85 Students
Nursing
67 Students
Biology
53 Students
Computer Science
44 Students
Engineering
37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
36 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
33 Students
Criminology
30 Students
Mechanical Engineering
26 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/16/2024
i've attended mesquite for my sophomore, junior and now senior year and i can say that it is a pretty decent school. teachers are nice and helpful, and many security guards and an on campus police officer for safety. they also include half days for seniors who have all their credits, i am currently attending school part time with only 4 morning classes. id rate mesquite a 7.5/10 school
9/1/2024
I think this school is great and I would recommend it to anyone but if could change anything I would change the curriculum and because I felt as soon as I learned something I would forget it immediately . I Really did love my high school experience and that problem with the curriculum wasn't with all my classes but just a few. I think the sports clubs were also a great add on and made my experience so memorable.
6/8/2024
So far at Mesquite everything has been so wonderful. I just love how nice and supportive everyone is. the teachers definitely get you ready for everything that you need for going to college. the staff and faculty are always so supportive. its just one big happy family!
GreatSchools Reviews
2/1/2017
The school is great. Love the teachers and community...BUT...the boys basketball program and seriously gone morally and ethically bankrupt. Chris Lemon has come in to the program and completely ruined the program bringing in a huge influx of kids who are not in district. he thinks he is building an...
11/4/2016
I went there for my senior year of high school and i graduated from there. Most people there were friendly. The teachers are really nice. However I always disliked how the front office people were usually pretty snotty. I called them today to request that they transfer my high school transcripts to...
5/4/2016
First, there is a Mormon seminary adjacent to the school and students get credit for attending classes there during the school day. I can't even comprehend how this is legal in a PUBLIC school. Since the majority are Mormon don't expect a warm welcome if your child is LGBTQ+ or just different.There...
3/4/2016
After coming from Mesquite Jr high, the first thing my daughter noticed is how much calmer this school is. The other day my daughter said she was thinking how lucky she is to have such great teachers, and that she really is so appreciative of how much they care about her as a person, and take time o...
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List Price Range
$335K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$550,668
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
30%
Average Household Income
$115,120
% of College Grads
41.1%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,091 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.7%
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Parks in this Area
Islands Community Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Grills
Espee Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Skateboard
Artemina Parks
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Pima Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Stonegate Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Provinces Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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Mesquite High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Gilbert, AZ and is served by the Gilbert Public Schools in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,411 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Mesquite High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $550,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chandler High School, Dobson High School, Gilbert Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gilbert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mesquite High School.