West Mesquite High School

West Mesquite High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Memorial Blvd,  Mesquite, TX
Valley View Neighborhood
Mesquite Independent School District
3.9
5.0
2,095 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Alesia Austin
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
148
Full Time Teachers
148
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
20
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
41.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
8%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
379:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
72.5%
Black
18.6%
White
6.7%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

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 462 Students
University of North Texas 420 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 382 Students
University of Texas - Austin 377 Students
Baylor University 275 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 250 Students
Texas Tech University 246 Students
Texas State University 238 Students
University of Houston 238 Students
Dallas College - Eastfield Campus 236 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 156 Students
Business 132 Students
Biology 100 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 53 Students
Education 53 Students
Architecture 49 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 45 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 422 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/19/2024
I really enjoy the West Mesquite culture and how much the administration cares for our grades and attendance. Every sport making it know that grades are the #1 priority and to never slack in the classroom.
5.0 Senior
7/12/2024
This high school is a great school to go too if you moved newly into this hometown called (Mesquite, Tx) . The teachers and student are nice and gentle and always ready to help student that is struggling academically and physically , basically anything you need help they will be there. I enjoy my time at this school because everybody is different in there own unique way and make huge amazing impacts to other, also we have amazing leaders at our school that touches the underclasses and inspire them.
3.0 Senior
6/16/2024
The students at West are what make it a good place. The administration is sometimes difficult and not fun to work with, but I have had some of the most amazing teachers there.
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5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/15/2010
My son will be a Senior this fall. He has a great foundation to start college with the AP classes he has been offered. The school encourages extra activites and has something for everyone. I have two more kids to follow, so I hope they keep up the good work.
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5.0 parent
2/25/2010
My son is a senior who plays football and runs track for the school. The AP and Honors classes are EXCELLENT and my son has received NUMEROUS offers to further his education beyond high school. As others have stated, there are quite a few outdated policies which conflict with the new culture of the...
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student
2/23/2010
I went to west and I am now a freshmen in college, the honors and ap classes that i took was a great foundation for me. I believe that the high school experience has everything to do with what you put into it. At times I felt that some policies were to strict but overall it was a good experience.
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5.0 parent
1/16/2010
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