Serving 277 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mott Hall High School serves an extensive attendance area of approximately 468.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most families typically within a 20-30 minute drive to the school and the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 27.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mott Hall High School's student population of 277 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mott Hall High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mott Hall High School often compared to?
Mott Hall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community School For Social Justice, 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Mott Hall High School?
277 students attend Mott Hall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mott Hall High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mott Hall High School part of?
Mott Hall High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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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