Mesquite High School vs. Gilbert High School
Should you attend Mesquite High School or Gilbert 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
School
Top Rankings
Mesquite High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
7-12
Total Students
1,303 students
2,418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
124 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#514 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
17%
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
78
Grade 8 Students
-
44
Grade 9 Students
312
558
Grade 10 Students
316
589
Grade 11 Students
363
563
Grade 12 Students
312
586
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
33%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
40%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%