MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL

Mott Hall High School, located at 6 Edgecombe Avenue in the Hamilton Heights section of Harlem, is a small, selective public high school that emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Rooted in the philosophy of the prestigious Mott Hall schools, the institution is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where academic excellence and social responsibility are prioritized. The school maintains a strong partnership with the City College of New York (CUNY), providing students with unique access to college-level resources, mentorship programs, and academic enrichment opportunities that help prepare them for higher education success.

Beyond its academic focus, Mott Hall High School is recognized for its commitment to the "Mott Hall spirit," which encourages leadership, civic engagement, and community building among its diverse student body. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and athletics designed to develop the whole student. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused, disciplined culture, the school aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and the demands of university life, consistently striving to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for competitive collegiate environments.

6 EDGECOMBE AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10030
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MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 299 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
Black or African American
34.8%
White
3.3%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.