- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mexico, NY
Mexico High School
Federal NCES profile for Mexico High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361917001732
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mexico High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mexico High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mexico, NY.
School address
District: Mexico Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361917001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Mexico High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 361917001732 · Mexico, NY High · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 12.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico Middle School (628 students)
Mexico High School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mexico High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle School
628 students
- This school
Mexico High School
619 students
- Mexico Element
Mexico Elementary School
362 students
- New Haven Elem 239
New Haven Elementary School
239 students
- Palermo Elemen 216
Palermo Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Mexico High School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mexico High School compares
Mexico High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$26,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Mexico High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Mexico Central School District reports $26,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mexico High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexico Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Haven Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palermo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mexico High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mexico High School
How many students attend Mexico High School?
Mexico High School has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mexico, NY. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico High School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mexico High School?
49.0% of students at Mexico High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mexico High School?
The largest demographic group at Mexico High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Mexico, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mexico High School?
Mexico High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mexico High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mexico, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mexico Central School District?
Besides Mexico High School, Mexico Central School District also operates Mexico Middle School (628 students), Mexico Elementary School (362 students), and New Haven Elementary School (239 students). See the Mexico Central School District district page for the complete list.