Mahopac Falls School serves 14 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mahopac Falls School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mahopac Falls School's student population of 14 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mahopac Falls School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
79%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
36%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mahopac Falls School?
14 students attend Mahopac Falls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mahopac Falls School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mahopac Falls School?
Mahopac Falls School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mahopac Falls School offer ?
Mahopac Falls School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mahopac Falls School part of?
Mahopac Falls School is part of Mahopac Central School District.
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