Horn High School

Horn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3300 E Cartwright Rd,  Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Independent School District
3.8
3.7
2,874 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bruce Perkins
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
185
Full Time Teachers
185
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
46.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
49.2%
Black
41.9%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#110 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 567 Students
University of North Texas 540 Students
University of Texas - Austin 504 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 390 Students
Baylor University 354 Students
Texas Tech University 345 Students
University of Houston 330 Students
Texas State University 329 Students
Southern Methodist University 279 Students
Dallas College - Eastfield Campus 234 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 215 Students
Business 204 Students
Psychology 138 Students
Biology 134 Students
Computer Science 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 84 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 79 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 67 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 62 Students
Small Business Management 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 486 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/28/2026
Throughout my Horn Highschool career I have had a plethora of ups and downs. The best parts I can remember is meeting those teachers you actually cared about you and pushed you to be great. The worst part is how unserious the disciplinary actions are which lead to a bit of chaos throughout the school. I would love to see the administration be stricter with their rules and have more consequences for breaking them. Also I would like to see coaches be held more accountable for their lack of effort when it came to bettering their players.
4.0 Senior
1/11/2026
The best part about Horn is the clubs they offer, some of the teachers, and the people you meet. The worst part is some of the administration not really caring about the students, and entering the school in the morning.
5.0 Senior
1/1/2026
What i like is the community revolving across the school. We may have some criticism and maybe even a bad reputation due to the things that have happened but in reality this school had a heart for its kids. What i would like to see change is the directory and a stronger bond between a student and a teacher/staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/9/2026
This school is horrible they let a boy enter and touch on a female and barely took precautions. The teachers are unprofessional they literally hire anyone. My kid will never go here again.
5.0 parent
2/15/2023
Horn High school is a school that definitely provides the resources for students to succeed, they have qualified teachers who truly care about the students. Unfortunately as a whole it has negative publicity due to the fact that it has around 3000 students and there are alot of student’s that cause...
5.0 parent
10/31/2022
I love the school so much it just when the kids fight they pepper spray us
3.0 other
11/8/2019
It was alright. No real problems, but i never felt anyone went above or beyond their job description

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Horn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mesquite, TX and is served by the Mesquite Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,874 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Horn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School, Mesquite High School, Calvary Temple Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horn High School.

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