At a glance
Reported students
1,303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
Mesquite High School: 1,303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Mesquite High School
Mesquite High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Gilbert. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 1,303 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.7%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mesquite High School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.9%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black7.3%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Campo Verde High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,863 reported students
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
High · Grades 07–12
572 reported students
Desert Ridge High
High · Grades 08–12
2,103 reported students
Canyon Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
283 reported students
Gilbert High School
High · Grades 07–12
2,418 reported students
Highland High School
High · Grades 08–12
2,992 reported students
Public schools near Mesquite High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIT - Mesquite High School High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Intelli-School High · Charter · SC Jensen Corporation Inc. dba Intelli-School (79951) | 09–12 | 48 | 1 mi |
| AZ Compass Prep School High · Charter · AZ Compass Schools Inc. (89869) | 07–12 | 267 | 1.1 mi |
| Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College High · Charter · LEAD Charter Schools (79967) | 07–12 | 194 | 1.9 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep High · Charter · Chandler Preparatory Academy (88299) | 06–12 | 716 | 1.9 mi |
| Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School High · Charter · Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High Sch (4342) | 09–12 | 184 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite High School
What grades does Mesquite High School serve?
Mesquite High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School reported 1,303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mesquite High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 1,303 students and 73.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mesquite High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mesquite High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Mesquite High School in?
Mesquite High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mesquite High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVIT - Mesquite High School (under 0.1 mi), Intelli-School (1 mi), AZ Compass Prep School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.