Alternative School

Mesquite High School

Mesquite High School sign displayed prominently at the entrance, featuring the school's name and logo.

Is an alternative school the right choice for you?

  • A full high school experience with field trips, prom, yearbook.

  • Extra events - Picnics/BBQs, Spirit days, holiday dinners

    • Allows more individual/small group interaction

    • Gives shy students the chance to participate

  • Small student body

    • Creates close friendships

    • Reduces anxiety

  • Earn credits at the students pace rather then by the semester calendar

  • Concurrent enrollment at Cerro Coso is available

    • High school and college credits

    • Earn a certificate by the time you graduate

  • Many opportunities to shine

    • ASB, yearbook, newspaper, volunteering, internships

  • Many opportunities to earn rewards though PBIS

  • Shorter classes resets the attention span

  • Shorter school day leaves time for part time job

    • Credits awarded for working

    • Up to 40 semester credits can be earned

  • Year round student counseling groups

  • Social emotional learning included in the curriculum

  • Curriculum is not independent study (I.S. is available)

  • Frequent credit checks so you know your progress

  • Many electives to choose from - both live and online

  • A-G courses available

  • Model Continuation High School - 2009, 2012, 2015, 2019

  • Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges

  • The same diploma as BHS, OFL, or K-12 is awarded

Poster displaying the phrase "What you can do at your own pace" in bold, encouraging self-directed activities.

Mesquite High School sign displayed prominently at the entrance, featuring the school's name and logo.