Summary:
The 85233 zip code area in Arizona is home to two high schools: Mesquite High School, a larger traditional public school, and Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College, a smaller public charter school. While both schools have similar graduation and dropout rates, their academic performance and statewide rankings suggest room for improvement, particularly in math and science proficiency.
Mesquite High School has a higher statewide ranking with a 3-star rating, compared to a 3-star rating for Leading Edge Academy. However, both schools have seen a decline in their rankings over the past few years. Mesquite High School's 11th grade proficiency rates in 2024-2025 were below the district and state averages, while Leading Edge Academy's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages.
The per-student spending at Mesquite High School was $6,969 in 2021-2022, while Leading Edge Academy had a higher per-student spending of $9,376 in 2018-2019. However, the impact of this funding difference on the schools' academic outcomes is unclear. Further analysis of the schools' instructional practices, resource allocation, and student demographics could provide additional insights into the factors driving their performance.
Thank you for your feedback!