Mexico High School vs. Oswego High School
Should I attend Mexico High School or Oswego High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mexico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Oswego High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Mexico High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,080 students in grades 9-12, Oswego High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
579 students
1,080 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#633 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
79%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
140
253
Grade 10 Students
150
274
Grade 11 Students
145
265
Grade 12 Students
138
271
Ungraded Students
6
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%