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Mesa Unified School District

Mesa High School

#116 in Best Public High Schools in Arizona
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Mesa, AZ
  • 560 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Mesa High School is an above average, public school located in Mesa, AZ. It has 3,535 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 26% in reading.
    Address
    1630 East Southern Ave
    Mesa, AZ 85204
    Telephone
    (480) 472-0200
    Website
    mpsaz.org
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    Mesa High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    26%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    34%
    Average Graduation Rate
    78%
    Average SAT
    1140
    145 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    159 responses
    AP Enrollment
    17%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $52,155
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $943
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $187,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.56 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.56 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 213 responses
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    • The traditions assembly
      21%
    • Carry On
      15%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • The Haka dance before each football game
      11%
    • Spirit Week
      11%
    • Bonfire
      8%
    • Choir-Carry On
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,535
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    69%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.53 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.53 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.53 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    23:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $54,248
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13%
    65%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.83 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.83 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.83 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,431/ year
    National
    $12,239
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.78 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.78 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.78 responses
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    Mesa High School is big on traditions! There are backstories as to why their motto is "BAM" and why they always say "Carry On" etc.. It is a big school, but everyone there is basically a huge family. The students and staff are beyond supportive when it comes to their sports teams, and the teachers there really care about their students and making sure they try their hardest to succeed.
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    I love Mesa High's spirit as well as its desire to help its community. I was apart of a handful of different clubs and sports, and one of my favorite memories of each was the annual cemetery clean up. This event is held at the Mesa cemetery, where one of our "Z- legacies", Zedo Ishikawa is burried. At this event, all the clubs, and sports teams gather together and help clean the cemetery, by picking up trash, cleaning off the tombstones, etc... Then at the end we all gather around Ishikawa's tombstone and listen to how the traditions, spirit, and motto of "Carry On" began. This is just one of the many amazing memories I have made throughout my years at Mesa High. Im proud that I am able to tell people of how I was apart of something great! Once a Jackrabbit, always a Jackrabbit!
    I've gone to Mesa High School all four years of high school. And i can honestly say i couldn't picture myself at any other high school. Mesa is full of school spirit but also still cares a tremendous amount about the education. And it is full of clubs that help out the community and take turns keeping the campus of the school clean. Another amazing thing about Mesa High is that, it is an avid demonstration school! I, myself am an avid member and i couldn't picture it any other way. I love Mesa High will all my heart.