Enrollment
619
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361917001732
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mexico High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mexico High School
Mexico High School is a mid-sized high school in Mexico, New York, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #384.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 151 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mexico Central School District also operates Mexico Middle School (628 students) and Mexico Elementary School (362 students) alongside Mexico 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 Mexico High School compares
Mexico 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mexico Central School District, which includes Mexico High School.
$26,231
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.4%
Federal 6.2%
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 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~619 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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. See all public schools in Mexico on the city page.
Is Mexico High School a good school?
Mexico High School earns 37/100 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. 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 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.
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