POTEET HIGH SCHOOL
POTEET H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the MESQUITE ISD school district, located in MESQUITE, TX with about 1,848 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 118 teachers, POTEET 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.
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.
For more information, contact POTEET H S at (972) 882-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MESQUITE, TX 75150-4760
(972) 882-5300
http://www.mesquiteisd.org
POTEET HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MESQUITE, TX with about 1,848 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MESQUITE ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,848
- Teachers:
- 118.58
- 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 1,848 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.0%
- Black or African American
- 26.9%
- White
- 22.9%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.