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Gilbert High School vs. Mesquite High School

Should you attend Gilbert High School or Mesquite High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gilbert High School
1101 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mesquite High School
500 S Mcqueen Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 2,334 students in grades 7-12, Gilbert High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,411 students in grades 8-12, Mesquite High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
Total Students
2,334 students
1,411 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gilbert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesquite High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gilbert High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesquite High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gilbert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesquite High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#514 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
#795 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gilbert High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesquite High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in AZ)
31%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gilbert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesquite High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gilbert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesquite High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 50% in AZ)
84%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gilbert High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mesquite High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gilbert High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mesquite High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
40
-
Grade 8 Students
20
-
Grade 9 Students
581
320
Grade 10 Students
569
372
Grade 11 Students
605
339
Grade 12 Students
519
380

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
52%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gilbert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mesquite High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gilbert High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gilbert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gilbert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mesquite High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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