Gilbert High School vs. Mesquite High School
Should you attend Gilbert High School or Mesquite High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Mesquite High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,418 students in grades 7-12, Gilbert High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,303 students in grades 8-12, Mesquite High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Total Students
2,418 students
1,303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#795 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
13%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
78
-
Grade 8 Students
44
-
Grade 9 Students
558
312
Grade 10 Students
589
316
Grade 11 Students
563
363
Grade 12 Students
586
312
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
40%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%