Mesquite H S
Mesquite, TX · Mesquite ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
990th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
300 E DAVIS ST, Mesquite, TX 75149
(972)882-7800NCES ID 483039003411Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite H S 990th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 41% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 52th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,452 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.2% | 60.7% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| Black | 26.7% | 27.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 23.8% | 8.4% | ▼ 15.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $239K in zip 75149 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mesquite H S
- #1097West Mesquite H SMesquite ISD · 2.3 mi away1,097th of 1,669
ELA 40% ▲1 · Math 31% ▼8Compare - #989Poteet H SMesquite ISD · 3.1 mi away989th of 1,669
ELA 46% ▲7 · Math 32% ▼7Compare - #221Sunnyvale H SSunnyvale ISD · 3.1 mi away221st of 1,669
ELA 84% ▲45 · Math 51% ▲12Compare - #402Vroonland - Vanguard H SMesquite ISD · 3.1 mi away402nd of 1,669
ELA 61% ▲22 · Math 56% ▲17Compare - #1030Horn H SMesquite ISD · 3.2 mi away1,030th of 1,669
ELA 36% ▼3 · Math 40% ▲1Compare - #1007North Mesquite H SMesquite ISD · 3.6 mi away1,007th of 1,669
ELA 39% = · Math 38% ▼1Compare - #1574Texans Can Academy - Pleasant GroveTexans Can Academies · 3.9 mi away · charter1,574th of 1,669
ELA 16% ▼23 · Math 7% ▼32Compare - #1419Premier H S MesquitePremier High Schools · 3.9 mi away · charter1,419th of 1,669
ELA 16% ▼23 · Math 31% ▼8Compare
What school district is Mesquite H S in?
Mesquite H S is part of the Mesquite ISD district in Mesquite, Texas.
Is Mesquite H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mesquite H S 990th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mesquite H S?
Hispanic 61%, Black 28%, White 8%, Two or more races 1% (2,405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mesquite H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75149 is $239K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.