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John C Birdlebough High School vs. Mexico High School

Should you attend John C Birdlebough High School or Mexico High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John C Birdlebough High School
552 Main St
Phoenix, NY 13135
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mexico High School
3338 Main St
Mexico, NY 13114
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Mexico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, John C Birdlebough High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Mexico High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
489 students
594 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John C Birdlebough High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mexico High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John C Birdlebough High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mexico High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John C Birdlebough High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mexico High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John C Birdlebough High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phoenix Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mexico High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mexico Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1880 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#956 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John C Birdlebough High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mexico High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
60-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C Birdlebough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C Birdlebough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John C Birdlebough High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mexico High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John C Birdlebough High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Phoenix Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mexico High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mexico Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John C Birdlebough High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mexico High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
127
161
Grade 10 Students
116
138
Grade 11 Students
122
141
Grade 12 Students
117
149
Ungraded Students
7
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John C Birdlebough High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phoenix Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mexico High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mexico Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of John C Birdlebough High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phoenix Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John C Birdlebough High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phoenix Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John C Birdlebough High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phoenix Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mexico High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mexico Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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