Mount Vernon High School is a public high school in the Chester Heights section of the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is part of the Mount Vernon City School District.
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 1,014 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1894
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Motto
Building Community, Cultivating Character, Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.48, 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
#3356 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
67%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #3356 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mount Vernon High School often compared to?
Mount Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
1,014 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mount Vernon High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School offer ?
Mount Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Vernon High School part of?
Mount Vernon High School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Vernon High School located?
Mount Vernon High School is located in the North Side neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in North Side.
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