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Mesquite High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
300 E Davis St,
Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Kevin Samples
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
A-
B
B-
C+
B
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
177
Full Time Teachers
177
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
48.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
4%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
321:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
58.8%
Black
28%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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
368 Students
University of Texas - Arlington
343 Students
University of Texas - Austin
311 Students
University of North Texas
304 Students
Dallas College - Eastfield Campus
222 Students
Baylor University
221 Students
Texas State University
202 Students
University of Houston
191 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
187 Students
Texas Tech University
186 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
165 Students
Business
135 Students
Psychology
100 Students
Biology
100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
60 Students
Computer Science
60 Students
Accounting
51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
46 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/7/2024
interesting! I met a lot of people and got to experience things I wouldn't have anywhere else. For example the drill team, dual credit, activities, etc.
1/31/2023
It is overall a great school and great education attended all my 4 years here and they have been the best so many things to do
6/14/2022
As I have taken many science classes, I wish there could be an improvement in the science supplies for experiments.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/19/2023
I went to high school here, overall, there was always a few good teachers who went above and beyond. The team was always disorganized and overly focused on making sure we were in dress code then education. Many of my peers agree we did not feel fully prepared after graduation. I was I newspaper clas...
3/27/2019
I give an excellent rating due to 2 children graduating from this school and moving on to bigger things because of the influences
2/26/2018
We have had three kids attend MHS. Two are currently at Universities and doing very well after taking all AP courses at Mesquite High. They were able to take dual credit classes for free at Eastfield while in high school. Those courses, plus the AP exams, allowed our child to graduate from Baylor Un...
2/12/2014
Mesquite HS is the best school. We have devoted teachers and administrators and we treat each other as family.
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Philip Sims
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Darrell Halk
Darrell Halk
Post Oak Realty, LLC
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45 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$220,000 Price
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Donnie Kirk
DK
Donnie Kirk
DSDJ Real Estate, LLC
(469) 972-8280
23 Total Sales
2 in Attendance Zone
$225K - $228K Price Range
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DeDe Galindo
DeDe Galindo
Ziglar Realty
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33 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$329,999 Price
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Carlos Miramontes
Carlos Miramontes
Mersaes Real Estate, Inc.
(817) 803-1713
72 Total Sales
8 in Attendance Zone
$135K - $349K Price Range
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Cynthia Li
Cynthia Li
Keller Williams Realty Allen
(325) 238-9084
128 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$300,000 Price
Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$151K - $470K
Homes For Sale
88
Average Home Value
$252,151
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
$80,561
% of College Grads
11.2%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,402 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,084 - $1,391 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 555+ Sq Ft
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$1,035 - $1,885 per month
- Aria Residences
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 657+ Sq Ft
- 1125 Hillcrest St
- Mesquite, TX
$1,124 - $7,256 per month
- Heather Creek
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 1540 N Galloway Ave
- Mesquite, TX
$774 - $1,495 per month
- Lockhart Apartment Homes
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 601+ Sq Ft
- 933 W Cartwright Rd
- Mesquite, TX
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
City Lake Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Evans Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Volleyball
Westlake Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Samuell (East) Farm
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Grills
Wildflower Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Walking Paths
Shaw School Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hanby School Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Truman Heights Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Paschall Park
- Disc Golf
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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El Tierra Estates
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Highland Hills
Mesquite neighborhood within walking distance to Rutherford Elementary
Chamberlain Place
Residential neighborhood in Mesquite along Interstate 635
Mesquite 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 2,405 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Mesquite High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $252,151. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, Poteet High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mesquite High School.