Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School
Tel:
(914)358-2720
- Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School serves 191 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School's student population of 191 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is 0.23, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #893 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | 87% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Thornton High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Davis Middle 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 Thornton High School Grades: 9-12 | 762 students
0.1 miles
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)358-2740 0.1 9-12 762 - Mount Vernon Davis Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 484 students
0.2 miles
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914)665-5120 0.2 7-8 484 - Mount Vernon Columbus School At The Franko Building Grades: PK-6 | 551 students
0.3 miles
455 N High St
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)358-2700 0.3 PK-6 551 - Mount Vernon Lincoln School Grades: K-6 | 684 students
0.3 miles
170 E Lincoln Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914)665-5039 0.3 K-6 684 - Mount Vernon Amani Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 343 students
0.5 miles
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914)668-2553 0.5 5-8 343
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