West Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX 75149
Phone: (972) 882-7600
Fax: (972) 882-7611
District: Mesquite Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1935 students
West Mesquite High School serves grades 9-12 in the Mesquite Independent School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
West Mesquite High School is a public school in the Mesquite Independent School District located in Mesquite, TX. The principal of West Mesquite High School is Alesia Coday. As of 2015, the students are 59.3% Hispanic; 25.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 12.4% White, non-Hispanic; 0.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 0.8% Multiracial; and 0.8% Native American or Native Alaskan. 75.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 7.1% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.3% | 53% | 51.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 25.9% | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 12.4% | 18.1% | 29.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 75.2% | 70.5% | 60.1% |
| English learners | 7.1% | 20.7% | 17.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Terrace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Garland | TX | 8.1 mi | |
| 2 | The Green in The Village | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 9.7 mi | |
| 3 | Overall Rating | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 13.3 mi | |
| 4 | The Enclave at Prestonwood | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 16.9 mi | |
| 5 | St. Moritz Apartments | Apartment Complex | Dallas | TX | 17.4 mi | |
| 6 | La Villita Apartment Homes | Apartment Complex | Irving | TX | 20 mi | |
| 7 | Remington Hills at Las Colinas | Apartment Complex | Irving | TX | 21 mi | |
| 8 | McKamy Lake -Y | Apartment Complex | Lewisville | TX | 28.6 mi | |
| 9 | Plaza at Frisco Square | Apartment Complex | Frisco | TX | 29.3 mi | |
| 10 | Mistletoe Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Worth | TX | 41.7 mi | |
| 11 | Ridglea North | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Worth | TX | 45.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | Fort Worth | TX | 42.6 mi | |
| 2 | West Fort Worth | Fort Worth | TX | 48 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Exchange Service Headquarters Dallas | 15.9 mi. |
| Fort Worth NAS | 46.8 mi. |
