Mesquite High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85233 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#118 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#8083 of 16,910 nationally
About Mesquite High School
Mesquite High School is a public high located in Gilbert, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 8–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 118th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is math proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,303.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Mesquite High School ranks 53rd of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mesquite High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mesquite High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Islands Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 540 m away
Legacy Traditional School ? North Chandler
Chandler · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
952 students · 766 m away
Arizona Language Schools
Tempe · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 1.3 km away
Shumway Leadership Academy
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students · 1.7 km away
Playa del Rey Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
431 students · 2.2 km away
Sirrine Montessori Center
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students · 2.2 km away
Sanborn Elementary School
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
526 students · 2.8 km away
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students · 3.0 km away
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 7–12
194 students · 3.0 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Chandler · Charter high · Grades 6–12
716 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,300 students
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1,310 students
Greenway High School
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1,318 students
Mica Mountain High
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1,319 students
Desert Sunrise High School
Maricopa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
Sahuaro High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesquite High School a good school?
Mesquite High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #118 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mesquite High School rank in Arizona?
Mesquite High School ranks #118 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #8083 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School had 1,303 students in 2025.
Is Mesquite High School a elementary school or a high school?
Mesquite High School is classified as a high covering Grades 8–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mesquite High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mesquite High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.