- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Mesquite High School
Federal NCES profile for Mesquite High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340001670
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesquite High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #38 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesquite High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite High School ranks #38 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mesquite High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040340001670 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,303 enr · 20:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Mesquite High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mesquite High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- This school
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- Greenfield Jun 1,160
Greenfield Junior High School
1,160 students
What this shows Mesquite High School reports 1,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesquite High School compares
Mesquite 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,303 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,303
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,928
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Mesquite High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesquite High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesquite High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
Nationwide other 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 (~1,303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite High School
How many students attend Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School has 1,303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,430 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite High School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesquite High School?
25.0% of students at Mesquite High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesquite High School?
The largest demographic group at Mesquite High School is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesquite High School?
Mesquite High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mesquite High School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite High School ranks #38 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Mesquite High School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.