West Mesquite High School

West Mesquite High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2500 Memorial Blvd,  Mesquite, TX
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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
147
Full Time Teachers
147
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
530
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
20
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
41.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
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
8%
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
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%

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 410 Students
University of Texas - Austin 383 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 373 Students
Baylor University 261 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 240 Students
Texas Tech University 239 Students
Texas State University 233 Students
University of Houston 233 Students
Dallas College - Eastfield Campus 228 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 160 Students
Business 130 Students
Biology 95 Students
Psychology 77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Architecture 54 Students
Education 53 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 428 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/31/2025
The best part of WMHS has been the supportive village.The worst part was facing real life obstacles at a young age .
4.0 Senior
4/8/2025
The best part are my teachers and just how involved they are with their students. Their efforts are what makes the school flourish. I wouldn't be who I am if it weren't for them. Worst parts of the school is just how crowded and overwhelmed all the teachers are. It's difficult for them and they're stress is very visible because they can only do so much with what the district is giving them.
4.0 Alum
1/8/2025
The school provided me with an opportunity to have a cosmetology license, I went through the whole program but county finish the last test because of lack of planning (I graduated). The school was nice and I enjoyed my time here.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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...
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.
5.0 parent
1/16/2010

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West 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 2,095 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. West 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 3.38, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $253,373. Discover additional schools in the area, like W.W. Samuell High School, Mesquite High School, Mesquite Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mesquite has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Mesquite High School.

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