Top 3 Best Mount Vernon Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,311 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Denzel Washington School-arts and Mount Vernon High School. 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 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 76% 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 69%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denzel Washington School-arts, with 90-94% 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Mount Vernon, NY Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #22.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Grades: 6-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon High School
Math: 54% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mount Vernon, New York

Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Grades: 7-9
| 474 students
625 4th Ave
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
220 E 8th St
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, Denzel Washington School-arts and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon, NY?
3 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon, NY?
Mount Vernon, NY 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 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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