Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mount Vernon Honor Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon Honor Academy's student population of 313 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mount Vernon Honor Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Honor Academy is 0.49, 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
#2652 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
67%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
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 Mount Vernon Honor Academy's ranking?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is ranked #2652 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mount Vernon Honor Academy often compared to?
Mount Vernon Honor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Grimes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Vernon Honor Academy?
313 students attend Mount Vernon Honor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Vernon Honor Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Honor Academy?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Honor Academy offer ?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Vernon Honor Academy part of?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Vernon Honor Academy located?
Mount Vernon Honor Academy is located in the Oakwood Heights neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY.
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