Mexico Senior High School is a high school in Mexico, Missouri, USA. It was originally built in 1926. Over the years, additions and improvements have been made to the high school.
Serving 734 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 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (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 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mexico High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mexico High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
6%
15%
White
74%
67%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #1308 out of 2,076 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mexico High School?
734 students attend Mexico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mexico High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mexico High School?
Mexico High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mexico High School offer ?
Mexico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mexico High School part of?
Mexico High School is part of Mexico 59 School District.
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