Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School
Tel:
(914) 358-2720
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School serves 139 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School's student population of 139 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1519 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| Black | 85% | 17% |
| White | 4% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-34% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ab Davis Steam High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Columbus School At The Franko Building (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Nellie Thornton School Of Performing Arts Grades: 9-12 | 749 students
0.1 miles
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740 0.1 9-12 749 - Mount Vernon Ab Davis Steam High School Grades: 7-9 | 474 students
0.2 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120 0.2 7-9 474 - Mount Vernon Columbus School At The Franko Building Grades: PK-6 | 521 students
0.3 miles
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2700 0.3 PK-6 521 - Mount Vernon Lincoln School Grades: K-6 | 646 students
0.3 miles
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5039 0.3 K-6 646 - Mount Vernon Amani Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 355 students
0.5 miles
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553 0.5 5-8 355
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