Enrollment
924
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360000404545
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mohonasen Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mohonasen Senior High School
Mohonasen Senior High School is a large high school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 924 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District spends $19,451 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District also operates Draper Middle School (655 students) and Herman L Bradt Elementary School (602 students) alongside Mohonasen Senior 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 Mohonasen Senior High School compares
Mohonasen Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District, which includes Mohonasen Senior High School.
$19,451
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 43.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~924 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is Mohonasen Senior High School a good school?
Mohonasen Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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