Public high schoolGrades 9–12Mesquite ISD

Horn High School

3300 E Cartwright Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (972) 882-5200

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Up from a C (79) in 2025.
2,747students
13.8students per teacher
88.9%attendance
3rdof 6 Mesquite ISD high schools
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ABBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Horn High School has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 79

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 85

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 87

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Horn High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mesquite ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level72%
Meets grade level40%
Mesquite ISD high schools: 46.1%
Masters grade level9%
93.3%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
92%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,747students in 2024–25Down 4% from 2,874 the year before
13.8students per teacher199 full-time teachers
17.7average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,556average teacher base pay
73.8%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD high schools: 77.9%
23.8%English learners
7.9%in gifted & talented
37%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 49.2%African American 41.9%White 4.9%Two or More Races 2.5%Asian 1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AVroonland - Vanguard High SchoolMesquite ISD · 94 · 1.4 mi BMesquite High SchoolMesquite ISD · 86 · 3.2 mi BSeagoville High SchoolDallas ISD · 87 · 3.4 mi
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Questions about Horn High School

What is Horn High School’s TEA rating?

Horn High School earned a B (86 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Horn High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3300 E Cartwright Rd in Mesquite.

How many students go to Horn High School?

2,747 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 2,874 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Horn High School compare with other Mesquite ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 6 Mesquite ISD high schools (tied with 1 other). 17% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Horn High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mesquite ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.