Enrollment
1,255
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mahopac, NY
Mahopac High School
Federal NCES profile for Mahopac High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361812001624
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahopac High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Mahopac · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahopac High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahopac High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mahopac, NY.
School address
District: Mahopac Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361812001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahopac High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahopac High School
Mahopac High School is a large combined-grade school in Mahopac, New York, enrolling 1,255 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mahopac Central School District also operates Mahopac Middle School (902 students) and Lakeview Elementary School (598 students) alongside Mahopac High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mahopac High School compares
Mahopac High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Mahopac High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahopac Central School District, which includes Mahopac High School.
$30,930
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 28.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mahopac High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahopac Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulmar Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahopac Falls School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahopac High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 3.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mahopac High School
How many students attend Mahopac High School?
Mahopac High School has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mahopac, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahopac High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahopac High School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahopac High School?
22.0% of students at Mahopac High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahopac High School?
The largest demographic group at Mahopac High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Mahopac, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahopac High School?
Mahopac High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mahopac High School rank among public schools in Mahopac?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahopac High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mahopac, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mahopac on the city page.
Is Mahopac High School a good school?
Mahopac High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mahopac Central School District?
Besides Mahopac High School, Mahopac Central School District also operates Mahopac Middle School (902 students), Lakeview Elementary School (598 students), and Austin Road Elementary School (596 students). See the Mahopac Central School District district page for the complete list.
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