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North Mesquite High School

Mesquite ISD · Dallas County · 18201 LBJ FWY, Mesquite, TX 75150

(972)882-7900

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4/10
#769
Rank 769 out of 1,276
English Language Arts3/10 · #989 · 28th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #609 · 52nd percentile
Science5/10 · #641 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

North Mesquite High School sits in the heart of Mesquite, a working-class suburb just east of Dallas where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of community pride define daily life. The school shows more strength in math and science than in English, making it a reasonable fit for families with students who lean toward technical or STEM interests. For families drawn to the affordability and accessibility of the Dallas metro without the price tag of closer-in suburbs, Mesquite offers a grounded, unpretentious place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

1,327 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,042 (79%)
African American
191 (14%)
White
66 (5%)
Other
28 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners556 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,147 (86%)
Students with Disabilities165 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,097
Enrollment
151
Teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7.4
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

94.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
20.2%
AP Participation
of students
422
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #411 · 74th percentile

78 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found