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Mesquite High School
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  • Public
  • GILBERT, AZ

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B minus
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade C+
  6. Administration
    grade C minus
  7. Sports
    grade B
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C

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Mesquite High School is an above average, public school located in GILBERT, AZ. It has 1,411 students in grades 8-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 25% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
25%
Percent Proficient - Math
18%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1200
170 responses
Average ACT
25
138 responses
AP Enrollment
23%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$105,733
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,662
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$377,800
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 65 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 65 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 175 responses
  • Half days
    22%
  • School dances
    19%
  • Football Games
    15%
  • Senior pranks and spontaneous senior spirit days
    15%
  • Pep Assemblies
    9%
  • Preforming Arts Events
    6%
  • Homecoming
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,411
Free or Reduced Lunch
12%
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 67 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 67 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 67 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$54,575
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.1%
60%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 83 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 83 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 83 responses

Clubs & 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
$12,239
80%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 81 responses
33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 81 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 81 responses

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