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WEST MESQUITE H S

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
MESQUITE, Texas · MESQUITE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,997
Student:Teacher13.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
WEST MESQUITE H S
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,997
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+20.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

WEST MESQUITE H S is a public high serving grades 9–12 in MESQUITE, Texas. The school enrolls 1,997 students. It is part of the MESQUITE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMESQUITE ISD
County48113
CityMESQUITE
ZIP75149
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483039003422

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,997
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino70.5%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
70.5%
Black
0.4%
Asian
19.9%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)