Public high schoolGrades 9–12Mesquite ISD

Mesquite High School

300 E Davis St, Mesquite, TX 75149 · (972) 882-7800

B
86 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (83).
2,290students
13.8students per teacher
89.2%attendance
3rdof 6 Mesquite ISD high schools
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CBBBBABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Mesquite 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 achievementB · 84

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

School progressB · 88

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

Closing the gapsB · 82

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Mesquite 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 level75%
Meets grade level44%
Mesquite ISD high schools: 46.1%
Masters grade level11%
97.7%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
91%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).

2,290students in 2024–25Down 5% from 2,401 the year before
13.8students per teacher166 full-time teachers
17.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
7.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,260average teacher base pay
85%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD high schools: 77.9%
33.6%English learners
8.6%in gifted & talented
35.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 65.7%African American 23.7%White 7.6%Two or More Races 1.5%Asian 0.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Mesquite ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Mesquite High School.

ProposedLong Creek Rd data center (denied)Rezoning denied; in limbo · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 1.6 mi BWest Mesquite High SchoolMesquite ISD · 83 · 2.4 mi BKIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 82 · 2.4 mi BLegacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West CampusLegacy Preparatory · 85 · 2.8 mi BPoteet High SchoolMesquite ISD · 88 · 3.0 mi ASunnyvale High SchoolSunnyvale ISD · 97 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Mesquite High School

What is Mesquite High School’s TEA rating?

Mesquite 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 B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Mesquite High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 300 E Davis St in Mesquite.

How many students go to Mesquite High School?

2,290 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 2,401 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Mesquite 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 Mesquite 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.