AVID - North Mesquite High School
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AVID - North Mesquite High School
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18201 LBJ Freeway
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Mesquite, TX 75150
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972-288-6411
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Dr. Treva Franklin
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Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Program Description
AVID is a nationally recognized college readiness system targeted at supporting students from under-served backgrounds in their quest for college acceptance and success. AVID at North Mesquite High School includes over 230 students in 9th-12th grade, 6 AVID Elective teachers and over 20 AVID Site Team members.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- Career exploration and counseling/internships
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College fairs/campus visits
- College transition and retention support
- Community service/service hours
- Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Parent/family services
- SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 10%
- Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- Hispanic/Latino: 70%
- African American: 20%
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 230
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Undocumented Students (8)
First-Generation
- More than 75%
Matriculation & Completion
- 4-yr College Matriculation: 60%