- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesquite, TX
Poteet H S
Federal NCES profile for Poteet H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483039006301
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poteet H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poteet H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet H S ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Poteet H S held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 109.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 483039006301 · Mesquite, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,523 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Poteet H S held near 1,527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 109.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poteet H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school
Poteet H S
1,523 students
What this shows Poteet H S reports 1,523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poteet H S compares
Poteet H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,523
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
39.4%
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
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 27.1%
White 13.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Poteet H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poteet 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poteet H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~1,523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poteet H S
How many students attend Poteet H S?
Poteet H S has 1,523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,592 (2022-23) → 1,527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poteet H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Poteet 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 Poteet H S?
68.0% of students at Poteet H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poteet H S?
The largest demographic group at Poteet H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poteet H S?
Poteet H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Poteet H S rank among high schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet H S ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Poteet H S, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.