Summary:
Mahopac High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Mahopac Central School District, with a student population of 1,254. Located in Mahopac, NY, the school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of New York high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 341 out of 1,242 schools.
Mahopac High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 88.81% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 78.55% statewide, and 95.65% proficiency in Algebra II, compared to 74.04% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of New York high schools for Asian students and the top 10% for African American students. Additionally, Mahopac High School maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 94.9% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate between 0.3% and 10%.
Compared to nearby schools, Mahopac High School outperforms many in academic metrics, such as Brewster High School, which is just 9.56 miles away and has significantly lower proficiency rates in several subject areas. Mahopac High School also has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.34% to 23.92% over the past few years, lower than some nearby schools like Peekskill High School, which has a 60.28% free/reduced-price lunch rate. With a higher spending per student, between $19,503 and $21,916, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 11.9, Mahopac High School's strong academic culture and efficient resource allocation contribute to its success.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Mahopac Central School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 1,242 New York High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,006
Feeder schools for Mahopac High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.3
Number of students: 1,266
Racial breakdown:
White:
67.5%
Hispanic:
25.4%
African American:
3.0%
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Asian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
1.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%
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