POTEET H S

www.mesquiteisd.org

1,523 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Poteet High School, located in Mesquite, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Mesquite Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for success after graduation. The campus environment emphasizes a balance of rigorous core curriculum, college-readiness programs, and specialized career and technical education pathways designed to meet the varied interests and future goals of its learners.

Beyond its academic offerings, Poteet High School fosters a vibrant culture through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These opportunities are intended to build leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among the student population. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Mesquite community, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students in an inclusive and encouraging educational setting.

1,523

Total Students

110.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTEET H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	820
Black	412
Asian	41
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
820 (53.8%)
Black
412 (27.1%)
White
198 (13.0%)
Two or More
43 (2.8%)
Asian
41 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)882-5300
Website:	http://www.mesquiteisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	973
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 374

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 394