Enrollment
2,099
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesquite, TX
North Mesquite H S
Federal NCES profile for North Mesquite H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483039003413
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mesquite H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Mesquite H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Mesquite H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Mesquite H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Mesquite H S
North Mesquite H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Mesquite, Texas, enrolling 2,099 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,099 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students) and Mesquite H S (2,294 students) alongside North Mesquite H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Mesquite H S compares
North Mesquite H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,099 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,099
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$11,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.8 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
297
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 14.3%
White 6.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, North Mesquite H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mesquite Isd, which includes North Mesquite H S.
$11,612
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Mesquite H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteet H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mesquite H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,099 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Mesquite H S
How many students attend North Mesquite H S?
North Mesquite H S has 2,099 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesquite, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mesquite H S?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mesquite H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Mesquite H S?
81.4% of students at North Mesquite H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mesquite H S?
The largest demographic group at North Mesquite H S is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mesquite H S?
North Mesquite H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Mesquite H S rank among high schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, North Mesquite H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mesquite on the city page.
Is North Mesquite H S a good school?
North Mesquite H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides North Mesquite H S, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and West Mesquite H S (1,997 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.
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