The brief
The top-rated high schools in Mesa for 2026 are Evit - East Valley Institute of Technology (8.2/10), Heritage Academy (8.0/10), and Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 19 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Mesa's 17 ranked high schools span a wide range of performance, with composite scores running from the mid-4s up to 8.0 out of 10. Westwood High School sits at the top of the list, outpacing the field by more than half a point over the next closest school. Only two schools — 12% of the ranked group — clear the 7.0 threshold, so genuine standouts are selective in this market. The city-wide average composite score of 6.2 gives a useful reference point as you sort through the table below. Schools cluster in the mid-to-upper 6s, meaning small score differences can reflect meaningful gaps in academic programming, college readiness data, and student outcomes. Use the table to filter by the metrics that matter most to your family — whether that's test scores, graduation rates, or another data point — and compare schools side by side before scheduling visits.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.2
- 28.0
- 38.0
- 47.7
- 57.5
- 67.3
- 77.1
- 86.7
- 96.6
- 106.1
All 19 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 19
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Evit - East Valley Institute of TechnologyEast Valley Institute of Technology (4516)students 179student-teacher ratio 2.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Heritage AcademycharterHeritage Academy Inc. (4336)students 787grades 7th–12th
- 3Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High SchoolcharterAsu Preparatory Academy (91305)students 463grades 8th–12th
- 4Desert Ridge HighGilbert Unified District (4239)students 2,222student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades 8th–12th
- 5Evit - East CampusEast Valley Institute of Technology (4516)students 97student-teacher ratio 3.3:1grades 10th–12th
- 6Arizona Conservatory for Arts and AcademicscharterEdkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory For Arts and (79981)students 280grades 6th–12th
- 7Red Mountain High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 3,469student-teacher ratio 20.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Mountain View High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 3,391student-teacher ratio 21.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Eastmark High SchoolQueen Creek Unified District (4245)students 1,887student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 7th–12th
- 10Heritage Academy LaveencharterHeritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)students 670grades 6th–12th
- 11Dobson High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 2,341student-teacher ratio 19.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Skyline High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 2,127student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Westwood High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 3,397student-teacher ratio 19.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Mesa High SchoolMesa Unified District (4235)students 3,442student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Academy With Community PartnerscharterAcademy With Community Partners-Arizona Inc (79213)students 184grades 9th–12th
- 16East Valley AcademyMesa Unified District (4235)students 284grades 9th–12th
- 17East Valley High SchoolcharterLegacy Education Group (87349)students 141grades 9th–12th
- 18Pinnacle Online - WmcbcharterPinnacle Education-Wmcb Inc. (79439)students 42grades 9th–12th
- 19Sun Valley High SchoolcharterAmerican Charter Schools Foundation D.b.a. Sun Val (79877)students 351grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Arizona education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Arizona. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 19 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Evit - East Valley Institute of Technology
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
179 students · 2.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 12% in Arizona
- Academics
- 8.0
- Growth
- 7.0
- Environment
- 10.0
- 2
Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy Inc. (4336)
787 students · grades 7th–12th
Top 14% in Arizona · charter
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 6.6
- 3
Asu Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
Asu Preparatory Academy (91305)
463 students · grades 8th–12th
Top 14% in Arizona · charter
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 7.4
- 4
Desert Ridge High
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
2,222 students · 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 8th–12th
Top 21% in Arizona
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- 6.1
- 5
Evit - East Campus
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
97 students · 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 10th–12th
Top 27% in Arizona
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 4.0
- Environment
- 10.0
- 6
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics
Edkey Inc. Dba Arizona Conservatory For Arts and (79981)
280 students · grades 6th–12th
Top 29% in Arizona · charter
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 8.4
- Environment
- 7.2
- 7
Red Mountain High School
Mesa Unified District (4235)
3,469 students · 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 35% in Arizona
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 5.1
- Environment
- 6.0
- 8
Mountain View High School
Mesa Unified District (4235)
3,391 students · 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 43% in Arizona
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 4.4
- Environment
- 5.9
- 9
Eastmark High School
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
1,887 students · 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 46% in Arizona
- Academics
- 7.7
- Growth
- 7.4
- Environment
- 4.5
- 10
Heritage Academy Laveen
Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)
670 students · grades 6th–12th
Top 56% in Arizona · charter
- Academics
- 7.0
- Growth
- 4.4
- Environment
- 5.0
Questions
What is the best high school in Mesa, Arizona?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Evit - East Valley Institute of Technology is the top-rated high school in Mesa with a composite score of 8.2/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Mesa, Arizona?
Mesa has 26 high schools, including 9 charter schools. Of these, 19 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Mesa?
Among 19 Mesa high schools with a composite score, the average is 6.2/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Arizona).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Arizona, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Arizona, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Mesa high school rankings?
Mesa has 9 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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