Mesa High School is a public high school in Mesa, Arizona, United States. Mesa High School currently accommodates grades 9–12 as part of Mesa Public Schools. Mesa High School is the oldest high school in Mesa, Arizona, and is home of the Jackrabbits.
Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, 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%).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evit - Mesa High School's student population of 10 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1898
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Evit - Mesa High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jackrabbit
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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