For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,233 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon High School and Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Mount Vernon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denzel Washington School-arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #33.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 474 students
Mount Vernon Pre-kindergarten Program (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Grades: PK
| 313 students
Mt Vernon Icf (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
165 Esplanade Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Mount Vernon, NY 10553
(914) 665-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Youth Shelter Program Of West (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
220 E 8th St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-4702
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-4702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon High School and Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
3 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mount Vernon include: Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Denzel Washington School-arts, Denzel Washington School-arts vs. Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Mount Vernon High School
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