Enrollment
734
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mexico, MO
Mexico High
Federal NCES profile for Mexico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292081001137
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexico High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexico High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mexico High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mexico High
Mexico High is a large high school in Mexico, Missouri, enrolling 734 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Missouri schools and 30% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 91% of state schools at 734 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mexico 59 also operates Mexico Middle (461 students) and Hawthorne Elem. (442 students) alongside Mexico High.
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 Mexico High compares
Mexico High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$10,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 73.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Mexico High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mexico 59, which includes Mexico High.
$10,531
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 29.3%
Federal 15.8%
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 Mexico High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcmillan Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mexico High
How many students attend Mexico High?
Mexico High has 734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mexico, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico High is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mexico High?
47.5% of students at Mexico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexico High?
The largest demographic group at Mexico High is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Mexico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexico High?
Mexico High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Mexico High rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mexico on the city page.
Is Mexico High a good school?
Mexico High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. 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 Mexico 59?
Besides Mexico High, Mexico 59 also operates Mexico Middle (461 students), Hawthorne Elem. (442 students), and Eugene Field Elem. (418 students). See the Mexico 59 district page for the complete list.
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