Mesquite High School

mesquitehigh.gilbertschools.net/

1,430 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Mesquite High School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for the rigors of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mesquite High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school supports a robust selection of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts programs to various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing high academic standards with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, Mesquite High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

1,430

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mesquite High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	612
Hispanic	565
Black	83
Asian	50
Two or More	84
American Indian	28
Pacific Islander	8

White
612 (42.8 %)
Hispanic
565 (39.5 %)
Two or More
84 (5.9 %)
Black
83 (5.8 %)
Asian
50 (3.5 %)
American Indian
28 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)632-4750
Website:	http://mesquitehigh.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 354

Grade 10 328

Grade 11 379

Grade 12 369