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MESQUITE H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
MESQUITE, Texas · MESQUITE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,294
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
MESQUITE H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
2,294
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+20.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

MESQUITE H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MESQUITE, Texas. The school enrolls 2,294 students. It is part of the MESQUITE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMESQUITE ISD
County48113
CityMESQUITE
ZIP75149
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483039003411

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,294
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino56.2%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian28.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
56.2%
Black
1.3%
Asian
28.2%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)