- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292081001137
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mexico High held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 292081001137 · Mexico, MO High · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 16.7:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico Middle (461 students)
Mexico High held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mexico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mexico High
734 students
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle
461 students
- Hawthorne Elem
Hawthorne Elem.
442 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem.
418 students
- Mcmillan Early
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Mexico High reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexico High compares
Mexico High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Mexico 59 reports $11,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~734 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.