Public high schoolGrades 9–12Mesquite ISD

Poteet High School

3300 Poteet Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5300

B
88 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (84).
1,520students
13.7students per teacher
92.2%attendance
2ndof 6 Mesquite ISD high schools
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BCCABBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Poteet 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 progressA · 91

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

Closing the gapsB · 81

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Poteet 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 level79%
Meets grade level49%
Mesquite ISD high schools: 46.1%
Masters grade level12%
95.3%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
94%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).

1,520students in 2024–25About the same as the year before
13.7students per teacher111 full-time teachers
18average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
8.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$73,022average teacher base pay
64.3%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD high schools: 77.9%
21.2%English learners
12.9%in gifted & talented
22.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 53.8%African American 27.1%White 13%Two or More Races 2.8%Asian 2.7%

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 Poteet High School.

ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.0 mi away Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.2 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.3 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BNorth Mesquite High SchoolMesquite ISD · 82 · 1.1 mi CIgnite Community School - MesquiteTexas College Preparatory Academies · 77 · 2.4 mi CPioneer Technology (PTAA) MesquitePioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 75 · 2.4 mi ASunnyvale High SchoolSunnyvale ISD · 97 · 3.0 mi BMesquite High SchoolMesquite ISD · 86 · 3.0 mi BLegacy Prep Charter Academy Mesquite West CampusLegacy Preparatory · 85 · 3.2 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 1.3 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Poteet High School

What is Poteet High School’s TEA rating?

Poteet High School earned a B (88 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Poteet High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3300 Poteet Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Poteet High School?

1,520 students in 2024–25, about the same as the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 6 Mesquite ISD high schools. 17% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Poteet 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.