North Mesquite High School

North Mesquite High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
18201 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy,  Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Independent School District
3.7
1.9
2,164 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Doug Barber
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
151
Full Time Teachers
151
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
21
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
35.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
75%
Black
14.9%
White
8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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.
Texas A&M University 500 Students
University of Texas - Austin 446 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 434 Students
University of North Texas 422 Students
Texas State University 297 Students
Baylor University 271 Students
Texas Tech University 261 Students
Texas Woman's University 258 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 246 Students
Southern Methodist University 230 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 181 Students
Business 139 Students
Biology 102 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Education 69 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 48 Students
Accounting 48 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Law Studies 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 462 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
4/7/2025
It's been a overall good experience, I found a lot of opportunities here and made lots of friends. The staff is friendly and helpful, I can always look for them for help. They also have a lot of resources for mental health so they care about their students well being. The environment is safe and guarded properly and the food quality is decent.
5.0 Senior
2/19/2025
North Mesquite High school is a great school to be in. The community is very friendly, the teachers are caring and help a lot not only educationally but emotionally.
4.0 Sophomore
2/8/2024
North Mesquite High School is a very well put together school. I have professors who actually care about teaching content to the students for their success rather than just for the pay check. They push you to become a better scholar and to retain the information being taught instead of just memorizing it. All staff and students are super friendly and make high school life easier. Although there are a few things that come to my mind when I think of change. Mostly accepting the different cultures and being able to show and take pride in them sportingly. We have a very diverse population here at North Mesquite and I know that the students would appreciate it if the school would show some more support towards their cultures.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.9 9 Reviews
1.0 other
7/8/2025
Matt Cat a former employee has been harassing me and calling my employer. Over my freedom of speech he has gone too far and you should be careful who you hire.
1.0 parent
1/10/2023
As a white student, there should be a section in teacher training for AAVE. Too many black students get sent to the office and put into suspension because their AAVE got mistaken for “disrespect”. There are also only a total of about 5 teachers in the entire school that are supportive and understand...
1.0 other
2/2/2020
OFFICER WALKER SHOULD BE THROWN INTO A JAIL CELL FOR SLAMMING A HIGHSCHOOL GIRL'S HEAD ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR! CAUSING HER TO HAVE A CONCUSSION WITH HEMATOMA TO THE FOREHEAD HE'S A PIG!!! , AND LAWSUITS SHOULD BE FILLED AGAINST HIM, THE NURSE THAT TOLD EVERYONE TO NOT CALL THE AMBULANCE, OR THE GIRLS...
3.0 other
10/13/2015
This is not a great school. That said, it is a school and can enable its students as much as they enable themselves. I had some great teachers with high expectations, though the curriculum as a whole was geared towards educating the growing numbers of students within the school. Going on to a elite...

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North 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 2,164 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. North Mesquite 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 3.39, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $261,257. Discover additional schools in the area, like Poteet High School, Mesquite Academy, Mesquite High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Mesquite High School.

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