For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 388 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in South Side is Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denzel Washington School-arts, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 South Side, Mount Vernon, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denzel Washington School-arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 6th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2740
Gr: 6-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon, NY include Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon?
the neighborhood of South Side, Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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