MESQUITE H S

www.mesquiteisd.org

2,294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mesquite High School, located in Mesquite, Texas, is a cornerstone institution within the Mesquite Independent School District. As one of the district’s foundational schools, it boasts a long-standing tradition of academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence. The school serves a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit and pride, often associated with its iconic "Skeeter" mascot and purple-and-white colors.

Beyond its traditional curriculum, Mesquite High School offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation, including Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various fine arts opportunities. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through clubs, sports teams, and community service initiatives, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals ready to contribute to society.

2,294

Total Students

168.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESQUITE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	1,506
Black	545
Asian	20
Two or More	35
American Indian	13

Hispanic
1,506 (65.6%)
Black
545 (23.8%)
White
175 (7.6%)
Two or More
35 (1.5%)
Asian
20 (0.9%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MESQUITE ISD
Phone:	(972)882-7800
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	168.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,923
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 613

Grade 10 651

Grade 11 512

Grade 12 518