West Mesquite High School
School Overview
West Mesquite 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 39% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,077 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 148 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,077 students are attending West Mesquite High School. By gender, there are 1,081 and 996 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Mesquite High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 114 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76 | 46 | 30 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| White | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 114 | 65 | 49 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 148 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Mesquite High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 148 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 148 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 13 | 8.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 10 | 6.8% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 346 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 6 | - |
| 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
West Mesquite High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 320 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 388 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Mesquite High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 320 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 58 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 254 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 388 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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.