Mesa High School is a public high school in Mesa, Arizona, United States. Mesa High School currently accommodates grades 9???2 as part of Mesa Public Schools. Mesa High School is the oldest high school in Mesa, Arizona, and is home of the Jackrabbits.
Evit - Mesa High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Mesa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1898
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
5%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)60%
49%
Black
(24-25)n/a
6%
White
(24-25)30%
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)10%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jackrabbit
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Mesa High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Mesa High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Mesa High School?
10 students attend Evit - Mesa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Evit - Mesa High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Evit - Mesa High School offer ?
Evit - Mesa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Mesa High School part of?
Evit - Mesa High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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