Mesa Unified District

The Mesa Unified District in Arizona encompasses 75 schools, including 55 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and demonstrates a wide range of academic performance across its schools.

Several schools stand out in the district, including Red Mountain High School, which ranks among the top 100 high schools in Arizona with a 91.8% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores. Other high-performing schools are Mountain View High School and Hale Elementary School. The Franklin Accelerated Academy campuses are also among the top-performing elementary schools in the district and state, with 60-90% of students proficient in core subjects.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district, with some schools demonstrating proficiency rates over 50% while others have rates under 10%. The Mesa Distance Learning Program, an alternative virtual school, shows relatively strong performance, suggesting that well-designed alternative education models can provide quality learning opportunities. Addressing the underlying factors driving these disparities, such as resource allocation and systemic inequities, should be a key priority for the district.