Enrollment
277
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008105639
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 21/100 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
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mott Hall High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mott Hall High School
Mott Hall High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in New York, New York, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 624 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students) and Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students) alongside Mott Hall 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 Mott Hall High School compares
Mott Hall 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~277 students)
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Mott Hall High School a good school?
Mott Hall High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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