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North Mesquite High School in Dallas, Texas

North Mesquite High School Detail

(972) 882-7900
18201 Lbj Fwy
Mesquite, TX 75150
Levels: 9-12
District: Mesquite Independent School District


North Mesquite High School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:35.1% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:19.5% (2008)
Hispanic:40.5% (2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:0.9% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:4% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:16.3% (2008)

North Mesquite High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating3
Average Principals Rating3
Average Teachers Rating3
Average Activities Rating3
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating2

North Mesquite High School Reviews

Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-09-01
“If the kids can't or will not comply with dress standards and the parent does not support the policy, suspend the student until they conform. All schools should be monitored for drug dealers as needed.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2009-07-11
“My youngest child will be a senior at North Mesquite this '09-'10 school year. Throughout the years my kids have attended schools in the Dallas, Garland, and Mesquite ISD's as well as the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. My first experience with NMHS was in '05-'06; I was less than impressed. Most especially with the administration and counseling staff. During this past school year I saw many positive changes at North that I attribute solely to the hiring of the new principal. The impact of his arrival on the entire faculty and staff was evident from the very beginning. As an actively involved parent, I can attest to a complete turnaround at this school. My son's grades have even improved -icing on the cake! There are many parent reviews of NMHS that, though harsh, are likely not inaccurate. They describe a culture that is now in the past. I would recommend NMHS.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2008-08-22
“my son is a senior at n. mesquite and i feel the teachers have done a great job my son has gone to n.mesquite since 9th grade and since then i have never had a problem with the teachers .my only problem is the principal i dont think she is doin a good job as her position it could b better. submitted by parent”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2008-05-02
“I'm sure there are many better schools in the metroplex than North Mesquite. But the relentless bashing it and it's now leaving principal have recieved in these reviews is ridiculous and unfounded. As a current senior I happen to know that the school has many fine teachers as well as many not so great ones. This mix is common to almost all schools. I also know that our principal probably could have done a better job. But that is not to say that she has done a bad one. The notion that the administration does not care is in my opinion ludicrous. The few policies of the school that many seem to disagree with are not implemnted by them anyway, but by the district. Blame the school board members if you must. But don't try to say this school is bad. It is anything but.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2008-01-17
“I feel that North Mesquite could be a great school again, but it starts with the principal, and since she has arrived it's been going down hill ever since. There is no dicipline, no inforcement of the rules, and chaos in the hallways. The administrators do not follow up to see if the students that attend there really live in the right district. The principal has alot of teachers that are tired of the low performance from the students and no support from the administrators. There are fights in the lunchroom and in the hallways everyday.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2007-09-20
“I'm moving ASAP!!! I've never had such a bad experience, especially the principal and admin staff! I can definently compare, since this is my last child of 8 - almost all have gone to different schools. My credentials? I have a doctorate in education and have taught for 29 years. He's moving today to a private school until I can get the house sold.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2007-07-11
“I attended this school and now my daughter attends. I love this school and there are great teachers. I just wish there was a better teacher/parent involvement and a little more security. The kids are a little too free when they are outside.”
This review was posted by a administrator.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2007-04-25
“I am very disappointed in this school. No one even cares. They want parents to be involved but won't work with the parents. If I could I would take my child out of there. Everyone said put your child in Mesquite schools they really care but as I have found out they do not. I can not even get PTA information--Sad times. Seems like all they care about is court”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-08-19
“I was a student from 2000-2004 and I saw the downfall of the school. A year before I came to north, there was a principal who seemed to care about his students. Then, there came a new principal. There were also many great teachers who left during the years I was there. Now, the school is nothing like it was and it is disappointing to think that the fun I had in great teachers' classrooms will never be known to our future stallions.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-09-15
“This school has a great JROTC program. My daughter moved here when she started the 10th grade and she had been in the prograsm since. As far as academics they have a wonderful variety of teachers. They care for their students and take extra time for tutoring. All teachers make sure that every student gets the concept before they move on, but they do this without holding other students behind. This is a great school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-06-22
“Very good teaching staff in place. The students seem for the most part to be bright and respectful. The administration should be applauded for their involvement.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-04-07
“North Mesquite High School is a great place for your child to broaden his/her horizons. There are several choices of classes and levels to keep your student challenged. North Mesquite offers a wide variety of extracurricular programs that many schools are cutting out, which is extremely important in your child's personal development.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-07-28
“I am thankful that my son is graduating from NMHS this coming year as I don't know if we could last another year. I've tried to get him to transfer but of course he has his friends and does'nt want to leave. Teacher quality has declined over the past 2-3 years in my opinion, and from conversations I have had with teachers I can see why. Teachers don't feel any safer than the students do and they are not supported by Administration with problem students. Students are disrespectful, curse at teachers and threaten them. When sent to the office, they simply return later in class or the next day. I feel most teachers are discouraged, as well as the well mannered students. Principal leadership is lacking, which is obvious when you observe the halls during classes. This is a severe problem which needs to be addressed immediately and aggressively!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-06-22
“I was a student at this school from 1998-2002 and am currently attending UT Austin. The principal of this school viewed all students as misfits and was more concerned with punishing wrong-doers than awarding or praising those who performed well in their classes or in school. The 'ethnic clashes' a former reviewer mentioned are more than dead-on and a huge problem. In the Honors programs, however, they have several *excellent* teachers. Most of the teachers outside of this program aren't motivated to teach because the lack of student interest in learning.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2004-02-28
“Safety is a concern due to ethnic clashes. Teacher quality is poor overall with the exception of 2 or 3 on the entire campus. Principal is unresponsive and masks over the issues.”
This review was posted by a parent.




     




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