NORTH MESQUITE H S

www.mesquiteisd.org

2,099 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Mesquite High School, located at 18201 LBJ Freeway in Mesquite, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Mesquite Independent School District. As a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and college and career readiness. The school offers a wide array of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of athletic and fine arts programs designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Mesquite community, emphasizing the district’s core values of excellence, equity, and student-centered growth. By leveraging its location along the LBJ Freeway, the campus maintains strong ties to regional resources and opportunities. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, North Mesquite High School strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

2,099

Total Students

151.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH MESQUITE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	1,603
Black	301
Asian	15
Two or More	22
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,603 (76.4%)
Black
301 (14.3%)
White
139 (6.6%)
Two or More
22 (1.0%)
American Indian
16 (0.8%)
Asian
15 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

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)882-7900
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,099
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	151.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,700
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 593

Grade 10 581

Grade 11 445

Grade 12 480