Serving 388 students in grades 6-12, Denzel Washington School-arts ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denzel Washington School-arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Denzel Washington School-arts's student population of 388 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denzel Washington School-arts ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denzel Washington School-arts is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denzel Washington School-arts's ranking?
Denzel Washington School-arts is ranked #1114 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Denzel Washington School-arts often compared to?
Denzel Washington School-artsis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts?
The graduation rate of Denzel Washington School-arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Denzel Washington School-arts?
388 students attend Denzel Washington School-arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Denzel Washington School-arts students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denzel Washington School-arts?
Denzel Washington School-arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Denzel Washington School-arts offer ?
Denzel Washington School-arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denzel Washington School-arts part of?
Denzel Washington School-arts is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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