For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,333 students in Mount Vernon, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY are Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon High School and Denzel Washington School-arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Mount Vernon, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, 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 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%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
175-177 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Gr: 6-9 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, NY include Mount Vernon Steam Academy, Mount Vernon High School and Denzel Washington School-arts.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
4 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
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).
Which public high schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mount Vernon include: Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Denzel Washington School-arts, Mount Vernon Steam Academy vs. Mount Vernon High School, Denzel Washington School-arts vs. Mount Vernon Steam Academy
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