For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,923 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in North Side are Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon Steam Academy, 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon, NY include Mount Vernon Steam Academy and Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of North Side, Mount Vernon 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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