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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Mount Vernon Steam Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon Steam Academy is 0.56, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon Steam Academy?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon Steam Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon Steam Academy?
755 students attend Mount Vernon Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mount Vernon Steam Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon Steam Academy?
Mount Vernon Steam Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon Steam Academy offer ?
Mount Vernon Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon Steam Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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