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West Mesquite High School

Mesquite ISD · Dallas County · 2500 MEMORIAL PKWY, Mesquite, TX 75149

(972)882-7600

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4/10
#802
Rank 802 out of 1,276
English Language Arts3/10 · #1031 · 25th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #585 · 54th percentile
Science5/10 · #719 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

West 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 local pride define the community. The school shows more strength in math and science than in English, which could be a draw for families with students who lean toward technical or STEM-focused interests. Families who value a grounded, community-rooted environment over a high-pressure academic scene will likely feel at home here, especially given Mesquite's affordable cost of living and its easy access to the broader Dallas metro.

Student Demographics

1,382 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,044 (76%)
African American
263 (19%)
White
58 (4%)
Other
17 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners606 (44%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,215 (88%)
Students with Disabilities195 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,082
Enrollment
147
Teachers (FTE)
14.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7.2
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

95.4%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
14.4%
AP Participation
of students
312
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 Programs7/10 · #619 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found