- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Mott Hall High School
Federal NCES profile for Mott Hall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008105639
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mott Hall High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #87 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mott Hall High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mott Hall High School ranks #87 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008105639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Mott Hall High School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 360008105639 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.8:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Mott Hall High School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mott Hall High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 277
Mott Hall High School
277 students
What this shows Mott Hall High School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mott Hall High School compares
Mott Hall High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 32.9%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mott Hall High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Mott Hall High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mott Hall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mott Hall High School
How many students attend Mott Hall High School?
Mott Hall High School has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mott Hall High School?
89.6% of students at Mott Hall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mott Hall High School?
The largest demographic group at Mott Hall High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mott Hall High School?
Mott Hall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mott Hall High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Mott Hall High School ranks #87 of 104 high schools in New York, 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 New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Mott Hall High School, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.