Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Mott Hall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mott Hall High School's student population of 240 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mott Hall High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
57%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mott Hall High School often compared to?
Mott Hall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mott Hall High School?
The graduation rate of Mott Hall High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mott Hall High School?
240 students attend Mott Hall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mott Hall High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mott Hall High School?
Mott Hall High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mott Hall High School offer ?
Mott Hall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mott Hall High School part of?
Mott Hall High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
I hate it when some kids say you stink like in art 5 period. They were talking about how it smell burnt in them like seriously man.
5 3/20/2020
I love Mott hall high school it better than Crossland High School and I like that school because it only one floor and teachers are nice and they give us the answers to a question I like them and that school is clean, and it don't even stink at all the bathrooms don't stink and I like that school is because people barely say I stink their which is good well sometimes they will say I stink.
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