Mesquite High School

Posted: April 19, 2023

I went to high school here, overall, there was always a few good teachers who went above and beyond. The team was always disorganized and overly focused on making sure we were in dress code then education. Many of my peers agree we did not feel fully prepared after graduation. I was I newspaper class; we didn't even really publish a newspaper very often at all in the years i was in the class. I was bullied by my art teacher in my freshman year and because for whatever reason she didn't like me failed me always. With being the only art teacher at the school at the time, I was forced to give up my ambitions with art class. The place just seems given up on with the depleting surrounding area due to crime and poverty. Frau Davis was always my favorite teacher; she was definitely one that stood out of the crowd and tried to truly reach out to kids enriching them. But even with few great teachers, I would not recommend going there if you want your child to succeed and stay away from drug/gang violence.

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Posted: March 27, 2019

I receive a daily email so it's easy to determine if my child is up to date on her homework

Posted: March 27, 2019

I actually get a phone call from the teacher's when there is a concern about my child

Posted: March 27, 2019

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Get a weekly text and voicemail from the principal or representative about different topics regarding the school

Posted: March 27, 2019

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Posted: March 27, 2019

I give an excellent rating due to 2 children graduating from this school and moving on to bigger things because of the influences

Posted: February 26, 2018

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Posted: February 26, 2018

We have had three kids attend MHS. Two are currently at Universities and doing very well after taking all AP courses at Mesquite High. They were able to take dual credit classes for free at Eastfield while in high school. Those courses, plus the AP exams, allowed our child to graduate from Baylor University in three years. Our son makes $10/hour tutoring other students through the school. We love MHS!

Posted: February 11, 2014

Mesquite HS is the best school. We have devoted teachers and administrators and we treat each other as family.

Posted: July 19, 2013

I thank God for good teachers. There are many that my children have had that care enough to monitor their grades in all their classes so as to care for the child as a whole and not just what grades they make in their class alone. The experience you have at this school is very much dependent on how much involvement the parent is willing to exhibit. High school is not a time to totally stop being involved in your child's education. If anything, they need you more than ever. Stay involved. My kids had no problems with low quality education or mixing with the wrong crowd.

Posted: June 9, 2013

If you have a kid who wants to be prepared for college after high school, this is not the place to send your child. While attending a high ranking state college, I noticed that I was way behind all of my peers. The AP program at this school is a complete joke compared to other schools. Just because a school offers "AP" doesn't mean they actually have "AP" classes. Make sure to look for passing rates for these tests. Go to US NEWS HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS to see college readiness indicators. If you live in the district for this school, do yourself a favor and move somewhere else.

Posted: March 2, 2011

At any school kids can become influenced by other kids because all of the children are not there for the sole purpose of learning. We as parents have to b diligent in teaching our children his/her purpose and instilling that quality in them. I have found that when you are an involved parent and is concerned about your child's education so is the teacher.

Posted: April 19, 2010

A large majority of students at this high school are not interested in learning or doing work. Teachers at this school spends more time trying to get class in order than teaching .Parents if you are serious and care about your child's education do not sent him or her to this school. There is too many unruly, disrespectful and unconsiderate students here that they may influence your child to forget about the real reason they are in school.