MEXICO HIGH

mexicomhs.ss16.sharpschool.com/

746 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mexico High School, located at 639 N. Wade in Mexico, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mexico School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities. As a cornerstone of the local community, the institution emphasizes student growth, fostering an environment where learners are encouraged to develop both their academic potential and their character.

The school’s website highlights its role in the community by offering resources to keep families informed and engaged, including access to student handbooks, academic calendars, and information on school activities. By prioritizing communication and community involvement, Mexico High School aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of achievement and school spirit. Whether through athletics, arts, or rigorous classroom instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education tailored to the evolving needs of its students.

746

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEXICO HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	571
Hispanic	72
Black	37
Asian	5
Two or More	59
American Indian	2

White
571 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
72 (9.7 %)
Two or More
59 (7.9 %)
Black
37 (5.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MEXICO 59
Phone:	(573)581-4296
Website:	http://mexicomhs.ss16.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 209

Grade 10 203

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 155