Mesa, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 459,657 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
This city’s arid climate has average winter temperatures of about 74 degrees.
Geography
Mesa has an eco-diverse setting in the Sonoran Desert, with six lakes and two rivers nearby and the Superstition Mountains to the east.
Cultural Attractions
Cultural destinations in Mesa include the Mesa Arts Center, the city’s place for performing, contemporary, and studio art, and the Mesa Southwest Museum, which features natural history exhibits.
Recreation
The Riverview Golf Course is a nine-hole course located in Mesa.
Economy
For many, Mesa is a bedroom community for Phoenix commuters.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 97 |
| Number of middle schools | 47 |
| Number of high schools | 40 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,290 |
| Arizona School for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 362 |
| Chaparral High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 1,442 |
| Desert Mountain High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,143 |
| Desert Vista High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 2,927 |
| Dobson High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,367 |
| Foothills Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | Bronze | 244 |
| Greenway High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,681 |
| Hamilton High School | Chandler, AZ | Silver | 3,204 |
| Heritage Academy | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 407 |
| Highland High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 2,846 |
| Horizon High School | Scottsdale, AZ | Silver | 2,442 |
| James Madison Preparatory School | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 164 |
| Mesa High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,557 |
| Mesquite High School | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 3,220 |
| Mountain View High School | Mesa, AZ | Silver | 2,740 |
| Red Mountain High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,782 |
| Skyline High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 1,830 |
| Sunnyslope High School | Phoenix, AZ | Silver | 1,725 |
| Technology and Leadership Academy | Gilbert, AZ | Bronze | 69 |
| Tempe Preparatory Academy | Tempe, AZ | Bronze | 331 |
| Veritas Preparatory Academy | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 252 |
| Washington High School | Phoenix, AZ | Bronze | 1,573 |
| Westwood High School | Mesa, AZ | Bronze | 2,285 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ | #121, Nat. U. | 51,481 |
| DeVry University--Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 1,217 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture | Scottsdale, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | 13,415 |
| Southwestern College | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
| Western International University | Phoenix, AZ | Unranked | N/A |
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