Serving 746 students in grades 9-12, Mexico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mexico High School's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mexico High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mexico High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mexico High School's ranking?
Mexico High School is ranked #1309 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mexico High School often compared to?
Mexico High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moberly Sr. High School, Fulton Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mexico High School?
The graduation rate of Mexico High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mexico High School?
746 students attend Mexico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mexico High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mexico High School?
Mexico High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mexico High School offer ?
Mexico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mexico High School part of?
Mexico High School is part of Mexico 59 School District.
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