Mahopac High School
Mahopac High School serves 1,500 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mahopac High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mahopac High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mahopac High School's student population of 1,500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,500 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 121 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mahopac High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mahopac High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #103 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mahopac Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mahopac High School is Somers Senior High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mahopac Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mahopac Mahopac Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 949 students
0.0 miles
425 Baldwin Pl Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-1330 0.0 6-8 949 - Mahopac Mahopac Falls School Special Education School
Grades: 6-8 | 4 students
0.4 miles
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-6600 0.4 6-8 4 - Mahopac Lakeview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 588 students
1.5 miles
112 Lakeview Dr
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-3331 1.5 K-5 588 - Mahopac Austin Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 612 students
2.0 miles
390 Austin Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-1346 2.0 K-5 612 - Mahopac Fulmar Road Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 485 students
2.2 miles
55 Fulmar Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 628-0440 2.2 K-5 485
School Reviews
| 5 Overall, the school is decent. Comparatively to many New York schools, educational opportunities are quite high. In total, our school has 37 or more ap/collage level classes available for students to choose from, and just as many, if not more, honors level classes available to students who are capable. There is a large amount of courses available in many different subject areas. Graduation rate and proficiency in math and reading is significantly higher than state average. Do not let these statistics fool you, however. There are a semi-large amount of teachers who students would agree are not "quality" teachers (meaning they are seemingly non-proficient in their subject area or cannot maintain control of their students). There is a heroin epidemic in the area that doesn't eliminate itself from the school district. There is a significant lack of diversity. Most students are a combination of east European heritage, predominately Italian, Irish, German, and Polish. The small minority (which must be somewhere around 15% or lower) is mostly hispanic. Bullying is common, and because the town thrives on tradition, there are many cliques (which isn't particularly abnormal). Overall, I would rate the school a 6.5/10. - Posted by Student/Alumni - meowf |
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