Serving 36 students in grades 11-12, Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
36 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
36%
53%

Black
8%
13%

White
53%
25%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-79%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Mesa High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mesa High School?
36 students attend Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mesa High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa High School offer ?
Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Mesa High School part of?
Mesa High School is part of White Settlement Independent School District.
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