Serving 420 students in grades 6-12, Denzel Washington School-arts ranks in the bottom 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denzel Washington School-arts's student population of 420 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denzel Washington School-arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denzel Washington School-arts is 0.37, 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
#2260 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
77%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denzel Washington School-arts's ranking?
Denzel Washington School-arts is ranked #2260 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Denzel Washington School-arts often compared to?
Denzel Washington School-artsis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts?
The graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Denzel Washington School-arts?
420 students attend Denzel Washington School-arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Denzel Washington School-arts students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denzel Washington School-arts?
Denzel Washington School-arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Denzel Washington School-arts offer ?
Denzel Washington School-arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denzel Washington School-arts part of?
Denzel Washington School-arts is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Denzel Washington School-arts located?
Denzel Washington School-arts is located in the South Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in South Side.
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