Horn High School

Horn High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3300 E Cartwright Rd,  Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Independent School District
3.8
4.0
3,029 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bruce Perkins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
46.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
51.2%
Black
38.1%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#107 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 523 Students
University of North Texas 495 Students
University of Texas - Austin 472 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 349 Students
Baylor University 334 Students
Texas Tech University 328 Students
Texas State University 308 Students
University of Houston 307 Students
Southern Methodist University 250 Students
Dallas College - Eastfield Campus 230 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 201 Students
Business 178 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Biology 121 Students
Computer Science 83 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 82 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 61 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 56 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 54 Students
Accounting 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 501 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/9/2024
Overall the school as a whole is recommended. Its very diverse and culturally sensitive. Its very fun and inclusive.
2.0 Senior
10/15/2023
Horn High School has had its ups and downs since I've been enrolled freshman year and it is now my senior year and all of the things I think about or bring up from the past and how horn has been to me has been a mutual feeling. Horn isn't the worst but isn't the best if you want to succeed or have a goal to pursue. On experiences for myself my counselor wasn't much help nor offered any extra help when I asked or scheduled meetings with her. Every time i had a very much needed schedule change to help out my schedule to enroll into classes that would benefit me i would be declined that option due to "already full" classes or "too late" to enroll into classes i had been trying to enroll into for months asking other teachers and staff about it saying it should be a easy fix but never was that when it came down to my counselor. Overall Horn is not a very well equal school when it comes down to some staff while being the friends i met have brought better moments and memories.
4.0 Sophomore
7/12/2023
My overall experience has been amazing. I love cheering at all the games. The teacher and coaches are very understandable and committed to helping each student get better but I would want to see the dress code change.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/15/2023
Horn High school is a school that definitely provides the resources for students to succeed, they have qualified teachers who truly care about the students. Unfortunately as a whole it has negative publicity due to the fact that it has around 3000 students and there are alot of student’s that cause...
5.0 parent
10/31/2022
I love the school so much it just when the kids fight they pepper spray us
3.0 other
11/8/2019
It was alright. No real problems, but i never felt anyone went above or beyond their job description
5.0 student
8/13/2019
Overall it's like every other school it has its ups and downs. In my opinion they have really great Teachers and leaders, but they just need to push it a little more. I enjoy everyone there.

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