MESA HIGH SCHOOL

Mesa High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 3,508 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 166 teachers, Mesa High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mesa High School, located at 1630 E. Southern Ave. in Mesa, Arizona, is the flagship institution of Mesa Public Schools and holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the city. With a rich history dating back to its founding in 1897, the school has long served as a cornerstone of the Mesa community. It operates as a comprehensive public high school that provides a broad range of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is well-regarded for its spirited campus culture and its commitment to fostering student success through diverse learning pathways. As part of the Mesa Public Schools district, the campus utilizes its extensive resources to support a large and varied student body, offering everything from Advanced Placement (AP) courses to career and technical education programs. For more detailed information regarding current events, academic requirements, or school policies, prospective families and community members can visit their official website at [www.mpsaz.org/mesa](http://www.mpsaz.org/mesa).

For more information, contact Mesa High School at (480) 472-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1630 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85204
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MESA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 3,508 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
3,508
Teachers:
166.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 3,508 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.0%
White
26.2%
Black or African American
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.