Poteet High School
School Overview
Poteet High School is a public school located in Mesquite, Texas. It is a school in Mesquite Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 56% of students are proficient in Math learning and 46% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,848 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 119 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,848 students are attending Poteet High School. By gender, there are 942 and 906 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Poteet High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 175 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58 | 32 | 26 |
| Asian | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Black | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| White | 72 | 34 | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 175 | 87 | 88 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 119 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Poteet High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 119 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 119 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 7.6% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 370 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 55,166 Households |
| Population | 174,080 |
| Male | 84,400 |
| Female | 90,402 |
| Child Population | 66,057 |
| Total Housing Units | 59,515 Units |
| Average House Value | $136,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $56,504 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 77.17% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Poteet High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 347 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 450 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Poteet High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 347 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 65 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 129 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 312 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 450 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Poteet High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Mesquite Independent School District
In Mesquite Independent School District, 50 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MESQUITE, Texas
7 private schools are serving students in MESQUITE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.