Mesquite High School
- Public
- GILBERT, AZ
Public School
Mesquite High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 8-12
- GILBERT, AZ
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 580 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
52%
Percent Proficient - Math
52%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1210
242 responses
Average ACT
26
143 responses
AP Enrollment
23%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$99,154
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,580
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$348,000
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B minus
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. 61 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 61 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,119
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 63 responses71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 63 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 63 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$54,575
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.1%
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 79 responses70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 79 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 79 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$7,798 / year
National
$12,23981%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 77 responses35%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 77 responses58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 77 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.73 out of 5 580 reviews
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We are very happy with this school overall with only a few disappointments. While we really like the lower enrollment compared to the surrounding schools, giving the school a community feel, however, this also means some courses and school clubs lack the numbers to exist. We were also not impressed with the school's volleyball program which lacks inclusivity and promotes an unhealthy, manipulative environment between the players and head coach. However, athletics aside, we are very happy with the curriculum offered and the teaching staff.
Horrible english teachers. Awful special Ed program. Treat special education students like children. Teacher grabbed my arm to guide me to a class. I am not special needs, I am dyslexic. They should not be treating special needs students like that either. Disrespectful staff. Didn’t follow IEP. Humiliated in front of the class constantly. IEP stated I didn’t have to perform in front of the class, only teachers individually. Called disobedient and told I wouldn’t pass when I told her I couldn’t read out loud - in front of my class. I was 18 and the teachers spoke to me like I was a child. Totally unacceptable. Constant secondhand embarrassment from watching teachers disrespect other students. They tell you that you won’t be successful if you’re introverted and they favor and take care of the extroverts. Intelligent, introverted, and special education/needs students should not go here. Trauma factory.
Without a doubt, Mesquite High will hold a permanent spot in my heart. At the age of fourteen, I walked through the foyer for the first time- confident in my identity but inquisitive about who I would become after this four year journey. Prior to my first day, my mother raved about the beauty of high school and the opportunity to indulge in priceless knowledge and youthful oblivion. She encouraged me to make this time count because I would remember and cherish it forever. Wholeheartedly, the MHS student body and teaching staff welcomed me into the wildcat family. I’ve met people I will know for the rest of my life and I’m grateful for the knowledge and experience I’ve acquired throughout my time at MHS. Once a wildcat, always a wildcat!