How do these schools compare?
| Metric | KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy | West Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Balch Springs, TX | Mesquite, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 618 | 1,997 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.1% | 83.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy | West Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,447 | $12,223 |
| District | KIPP Texas Public Schools | Mesquite ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy | West Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| African American | 31.7% | 18.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.8% | 74.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy | West Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 420:1 | 430:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.6% | 44.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 445 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.