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
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Grade 8-12
500 S McQueen Rd,
Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
90%
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
22:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
56.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very 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%
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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
551 Students
Northern Arizona University
416 Students
University of Arizona
311 Students
Grand Canyon University
196 Students
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
185 Students
Mesa Community College
155 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
100 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
92 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
87 Students
University of San Diego
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
137 Students
Psychology
84 Students
Nursing
69 Students
Biology
53 Students
Computer Science
46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
38 Students
Engineering
37 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
32 Students
Criminology
28 Students
Marketing
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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!
12/15/2023
Used to be a great school when it was new, but has recently gone down hill as less students are enrolled which results in less funding.
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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Attendance Zone
About The Islands
List Price Range
$355K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
58
Average Home Value
$557,947
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
30%
Household Income
$115,120
% of College Grads
41.1%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,091 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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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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