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Mount Vernon High School vs. Mount Vernon Steam Academy

Should you attend Mount Vernon High School or Mount Vernon Steam Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Vernon High School
100 California Rd
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
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6/
10
Top 50%
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 755 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,014 students
755 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Vernon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Vernon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Vernon Steam Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Vernon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Vernon Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2039 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#261 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Vernon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Vernon Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Vernon Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Vernon School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Vernon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mount Vernon Steam Academy by grade.
Grade 9 Students
266
187
Grade 10 Students
219
202
Grade 11 Students
260
185
Grade 12 Students
232
181
Ungraded Students
37
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Vernon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Vernon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
67%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Vernon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Vernon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Vernon School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Vernon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Vernon Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Vernon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Vernon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Vernon Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Vernon School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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