- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Schenectady, NY
Mohonasen Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mohonasen Senior 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 360000404545
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohonasen Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohonasen Senior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohonasen Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000404545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mohonasen Senior High School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360000404545 · Schenectady, NY High · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Draper Middle School (655 students)
Mohonasen Senior High School held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mohonasen Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mohonasen Senior High School
924 students
- Draper Middle
Draper Middle School
655 students
- Herman L Bradt
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
602 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Mohonasen Senior High School reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohonasen Senior High School compares
Mohonasen Senior 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$19,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 7.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Mohonasen Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District reports $19,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mohonasen Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draper Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman L Bradt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohonasen Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mohonasen Senior High School
How many students attend Mohonasen Senior High School?
Mohonasen Senior High School has 924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohonasen Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohonasen Senior High School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohonasen Senior High School?
39.8% of students at Mohonasen Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohonasen Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mohonasen Senior High School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohonasen Senior High School?
Mohonasen Senior 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 Mohonasen Senior High School rank among high schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohonasen Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District?
Besides Mohonasen Senior High School, Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Draper Middle School (655 students), Herman L Bradt Elementary School (602 students), and Pinewood Elementary School (591 students). See the Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District district page for the complete list.