Mhs Ames Campus serves 469 students in grades 8-9.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mhs Ames Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mhs Ames Campus's student population of 469 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mhs Ames Campus is 0.22, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mhs Ames Campus?
469 students attend Mhs Ames Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mhs Ames Campus students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mhs Ames Campus?
Mhs Ames Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mhs Ames Campus offer ?
Mhs Ames Campus offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mhs Ames Campus part of?
Mhs Ames Campus is part of Massapequa Union Free School District.
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