- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
Mesa High School
Federal NCES profile for Mesa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040497000404
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesa High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #6 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesa High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa High School ranks #6 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mesa High School held near 3,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 166.4 → 166.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 040497000404 · Mesa, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
3,233 enr · 19.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Mesa High School held near 3,442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 166.4 → 166.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mesa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- This school
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,995 students
What this shows Mesa High School reports 3,233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesa High School compares
Mesa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 3% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,233 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,233
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 284 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 22.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Mesa High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mesa High School
How many students attend Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has 3,233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 3,475 (2022-23) → 3,442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa High School is 19.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesa High School?
47.0% of students at Mesa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesa High School?
The largest demographic group at Mesa High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesa High School?
Mesa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesa High School rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesa High School ranks #6 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Mesa High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Westwood High School (3,135 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.