Mohonasen High School is a high school located in Rotterdam, New York, United States. Enrollment is around 900 students in Grades 9 – 12. Like all other public schools in New York, the school's curriculum is based on the Board of Regents standards.
Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Mohonasen Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mohonasen Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mohonasen Senior High School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mohonasen Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mohonasen Senior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1054 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Native American Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mohonasen Senior High School's ranking?
Mohonasen Senior High School is ranked #1054 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mohonasen Senior High School often compared to?
Mohonasen Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schalmont High School, Niskayuna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mohonasen Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mohonasen Senior High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mohonasen Senior High School?
890 students attend Mohonasen Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mohonasen Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mohonasen Senior High School?
Mohonasen Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mohonasen Senior High School offer ?
Mohonasen Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mohonasen Senior High School part of?
Mohonasen Senior High School is part of Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District.
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