NORTH MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL
NORTH MESQUITE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in MESQUITE, TX with about 2,808 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 176 teachers, NORTH MESQUITE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact NORTH MESQUITE H S at (972) 882-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MESQUITE, TX 75150-4191
(972) 882-7900
http://www.mesquiteisd.org
NORTH MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MESQUITE, TX with about 2,808 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MESQUITE ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,808
- Teachers:
- 176.6
- 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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,808 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.9%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- White
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.