Mount Vernon High School

Public 9-12

 100 California Rd
       Mount Vernon, NY  10552-1499


(914) 665-5300

District: Mount Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1013th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,764 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Vernon High School:

Elementary:    Cecil H Parker School
    Edward Williams School
    Graham School
    Grimes School
    More...
Middle:    Benjamin Turner Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,094

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.4%
Hispanic:
23.9%
White:
3.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


 See top rated New York high schools

 Compare Mount Vernon High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Mount Vernon High School ranks worse than 82.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Mount Vernon School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.91. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mount Vernon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Mount Vernon High School has the largest high school student body size in the Mount Vernon School District. Racial makeup is: African American (70.4%), Hispanic (23.9%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mount Vernon School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 13.4. 1 high schools in the Mount Vernon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Mount Vernon High School employs 81.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon High School is $19,764. 1 high schools in the Mount Vernon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mount Vernon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon High School 1013th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Mount Vernon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Mount Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 608th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Mount Vernon High School?

Rank History for Mount Vernon High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.34 761st 935 18.6%
2006 31.24 749th 986 24.0%
2007 27.89 785th 1002 21.7%
2008 35.13 752nd 1027 26.8%
2009 25.58 842nd 1086 22.5%
2010 21.07 919th 1117 17.7%
2011 17.76 995th 1165 14.6%
2012 5.51 1141st 1198 4.8%
2013 9.18 1085th 1217 10.8%
2014 11.77 1090th 1237 11.9%
2015 16.15 1074th 1255 14.4%
2016 20.10 1058th 1255 15.7%
2017 13.83 1024th 1221 16.1%
2018 10.17 1087th 1210 10.2%
2019 13.63 1030th 1207 14.7%
2022 14.15 1001st 1190 15.9%
2023 14.91 1013th 1228 17.5%
See the entire list of New York High School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 386th 546 29.3%
2019 43.69 288th 565 49.0%
2022 45.73 230th 481 52.2%
2023 52.25 223rd 583 61.7%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.39 1060th 1095 3.2%
2019 12.93 1078th 1132 4.8%
2022 12.90 991st 1038 4.5%
2023 16.15 1042nd 1130 7.8%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.15 1066th 1154 7.6%
2019 14.05 1021st 1179 13.4%
2022 13.90 974th 1101 11.5%
2023 15.14 986th 1155 14.6%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 434th 498 12.9%
2019 27.24 397th 493 19.5%
2022 37.13 241st 389 38.0%
2023 44.11 267th 531 49.7%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.46 1055th 1176 10.3%
2019 15.24 1016th 1193 14.8%
2022 19.07 915th 1155 20.8%
2023 20.93 926th 1197 22.6%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.66 1099th 1176 6.5%
2019 12.97 1032nd 1190 13.3%
2022 10.64 1031st 1154 10.7%
2023 12.83 1026th 1191 13.9%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.64 582nd 679 14.3%
2019 23.38 555th 686 19.1%
2022 27.64 457th 593 22.9%
2023 29.41 480th 671 28.5%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.93 708th 791 10.5%
2019 29.83 573rd 815 29.7%
2022 16.93 656th 760 13.7%
2023 25.27 634th 851 25.5%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.15 768th 793 3.2%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Mount Vernon High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: NY State Education Department

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mount Vernon High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mount Vernon High School, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Mount Vernon High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 418 1809 28 157 1 n/a n/a 0 2413
1990 416 1818 27 163 3 n/a n/a 0 2427
1991 402 2020 33 162 4 n/a n/a 0 2621
1992 381 2080 26 155 4 n/a n/a 0 2646
1993 354 2044 21 165 4 n/a n/a 0 2588
1994 331 2063 17 179 2 n/a n/a 0 2592
1995 270 2064 13 183 2 n/a n/a 0 2532
1996 270 2064 13 183 2 n/a n/a 0 2532
1997 231 1981 14 180 1 n/a n/a 0 2407
1998 214 2053 16 190 1 n/a n/a 0 2474
1999 190 2098 13 215 3 n/a n/a 0 2519
2000 163 2118 11 235 4 n/a n/a 0 2531
2001 146 1971 8 225 3 n/a n/a 0 2353
2002 163 2104 20 265 5 n/a n/a 0 2557
2003 163 2104 20 265 5 n/a n/a 0 2557
2004 140 2193 14 273 5 n/a n/a 0 2625
2005 148 2277 14 268 2 n/a n/a 0 2709
2006 141 2281 20 275 3 n/a n/a 0 2720
2007 113 2160 20 258 4 n/a n/a 0 2555
2008 80 1656 16 233 3 n/a n/a 0 1988
2009 62 1608 19 222 2 n/a n/a 0 1913
2010 46 1245 21 219 1 n/a n/a 0 1532
2011 78 1178 17 202 0 0 0 0 1475
2012 46 1124 19 216 1 0 0 0 1406
2013 47 1040 17 208 2 0 1 0 1315
2014 47 1104 9 230 1 0 3 0 1394
2015 59 1072 15 209 1 0 3 0 1359
2016 49 961 12 161 0 0 3 0 1186
2017 62 1139 15 216 1 0 4 0 1437
2018 55 1150 12 231 0 0 3 0 1451
2019 51 1181 16 275 3 2 1 0 1529
2020 48 1086 16 249 5 2 4 0 1410
2021 45 974 11 262 6 2 2 0 1302
2022 45 911 11 270 5 4 3 0 1249
2023 37 770 16 261 3 0 7 0 1094

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2413 192.1 12.5 n/a
1990 2427 180.7 13.4 n/a
1991 2621 181.8 14.4 n/a
1992 2646 174.3 15.1 n/a
1993 2588 167.7 15.4 n/a
1994 2592 160.9 16.1 20.2
1995 2532 154.7 16.4 26.1
1996 2532 154.7 16.4 26.1
1997 2407 152.7 15.8 33
1998 2474 153.9 16.1 28.3
1999 2519 155.7 16.2 26.4
2000 2531 146.8 17.2 33.4
2001 2353 158.0 14.9 23
2002 2557 166.8 15.3 39.5
2003 2557 166.8 15.3 39.5
2004 2625 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2709 172.9 15.7 46.1
2006 2720 175.0 15.5 38.5
2007 2555 170.3 15.0 43.2
2008 1988 136.4 14.6 49.3
2009 1913 121.5 15.7 55.9
2010 1532 113.7 13.4 65.8
2011 1475 90.5 16.2 66.8
2012 1406 100.0 14.0 70.1
2013 1315 95.7 13.7 51.9
2014 1394 83.3 16.7 56.2
2015 1359 78.0 17.4 65.3
2016 1186 96.0 12.3 60.1
2017 1437 86.9 16.5 67.6
2018 1451 85.0 17.0 80.5
2019 1529 73.5 20.7 75.2
2020 1410 93.0 15.1 72.5
2021 1302 79.7 16.3 n/a
2022 1249 66.0 18.9 n/a
2023 1094 81.4 13.4 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2413 192.1 12.5 n/a
1990 2427 180.7 13.4 n/a
1991 2621 181.8 14.4 n/a
1992 2646 174.3 15.1 n/a
1993 2588 167.7 15.4 n/a
1994 2592 160.9 16.1 20.2
1995 2532 154.7 16.4 26.1
1996 2532 154.7 16.4 26.1
1997 2407 152.7 15.8 33
1998 2474 153.9 16.1 28.3
1999 2519 155.7 16.2 26.4
2000 2531 146.8 17.2 33.4
2001 2353 158.0 14.9 23
2002 2557 166.8 15.3 39.5
2003 2557 166.8 15.3 39.5
2004 2625 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2709 172.9 15.7 46.1
2006 2720 175.0 15.5 38.5
2007 2555 170.3 15.0 43.2
2008 1988 136.4 14.6 49.3
2009 1913 121.5 15.7 55.9
2010 1532 113.7 13.4 65.8
2011 1475 90.5 16.2 66.8
2012 1406 100.0 14.0 70.1
2013 1315 95.7 13.7 51.9
2014 1394 83.3 16.7 56.2
2015 1359 78.0 17.4 65.3
2016 1186 96.0 12.3 60.1
2017 1437 86.9 16.5 67.6
2018 1451 85.0 17.0 80.5
2019 1529 73.5 20.7 75.2
2020 1410 93.0 15.1 72.5
2021 1302 79.7 16.3 n/a
2022 1249 66.0 18.9 n/a
2023 1094 81.4 13.4 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Mount Vernon High School

Help
Compare
YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.5%98.9%99.8%
201498.3%0.1%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.3%98.4%99.4%
201598.5%0.2%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.3%98.6%99.7%
201697.1%0.3%0.0%99.0%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.3%97.8%98.4%
201797.8%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.6%98.5%99.6%
201872.6%0.5%0.0%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%98.3%99.2%
201994.4%0.0%0.0%98.9%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.2%97.8%98.3%
202096.3%0.0%99.2%99.8%99.8%100.0%100.0%98.3%99.2%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,070 (9.7%) $19,233 (90.3%) $21,303
2020 $00 (0.0%) $21,755 (100.0%) $21,755
2021 $70 (0.4%) $17,740 (99.6%) $17,811
2022 $144 (0.7%) $19,620 (99.3%) $19,764

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1030th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1013th of 1228 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon High School)35.131.4
 3.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon School District)46.234
 12.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Mount Vernon High School)49.216.1
 33.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (Mount Vernon School District)39.129.9
 9.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Mount Vernon High School)85.217.2
 68%
   End of Course Algebra II (Mount Vernon School District)76.929.2
 47.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Mount Vernon High School)72.658
 14.6%
   End of Course English (Mount Vernon School District)75.267.5
 7.7%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Mount Vernon High School)35.93.5
 32.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Mount Vernon School District)41.715.2
 26.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Mount Vernon High School)59.351.6
 7.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Mount Vernon School District)65.962.3
 3.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Mount Vernon High School)35.530.4
 5.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Mount Vernon School District)50.538.2
 12.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Mount Vernon High School)5033.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Physics (Mount Vernon School District)49.521.4
 28.1%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Mount Vernon High School)57.364.2
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Mount Vernon School District)62.773.6
 10.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15291094
 28.4%
African American1181770
 34.8%
American Indian33
Asian1616
Hispanic275261
 5.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5137
 27.5%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.2%75.6%
 0.4%


Schools Near Mount Vernon High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,094 students attended Mount Vernon High School.

Mount Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 17.5% of New York high schools.

Students at Mount Vernon High School are 70% African American, 24% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Mount Vernon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cecil H Parker School
Elementary : Edward Williams School
Elementary : Graham School
Elementary : Grimes School
Elementary : Hamilton School
Elementary : Lincoln School
Elementary : Mount Vernon Honor Academy
Elementary : Mount Vernon Leadership Academy
Elementary : Pennington School
Elementary : Rebecca Turner Elementary School
Elementary : Traphagen School
Middle : Benjamin Turner Middle School


Rate Mount Vernon High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mount Vernon High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 52 milliseconds.