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Poteet High School

Mesquite ISD · Dallas County · 3300 POTEET DR, Mesquite, TX 75150

(972)882-5300

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5/10
#730
Rank 730 out of 1,276
Top 57%
English Language Arts4/10 · #833 · 39th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #661 · 48th percentile
Science5/10 · #665 · 47th percentile

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School Overview

Poteet High School sits in Mesquite, a working-class suburb just east of Dallas where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of community pride define everyday life. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores slightly outpacing English, making it a decent option for families with students who lean toward technical or quantitative subjects. Families who value a traditional suburban school experience with easy access to the broader Dallas metro — without the price tag of trendier neighborhoods — tend to find Mesquite a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

864 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
459 (53%)
African American
248 (29%)
White
101 (12%)
Asian
28 (3%)
Other
28 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners209 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged633 (73%)
Students with Disabilities107 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,527
Enrollment
109.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.1
Administrators (FTE)