MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL

100 CALIFORNIA RD
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10552

www.mtvernoncsd.org

1,094 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Vernon High School, located at 100 California Road in Mount Vernon, New York, serves as a primary secondary education institution within the Mount Vernon City School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. Its central location makes it a focal point for the local community, emphasizing the district’s commitment to academic achievement and student development.

As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, the high school offers a variety of programs, including core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services aimed at fostering student growth. By leveraging the resources of the broader school district, Mount Vernon High School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages civic responsibility and personal excellence. For stakeholders seeking specific information regarding current course offerings, administrative policies, or school events, the district's official website at [www.mtvernoncsd.org](http://www.mtvernoncsd.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and communication.

1,094

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	261
Black	770
Asian	16
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Black
770 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
261 (23.9 %)
White
37 (3.4 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
Two or More
7 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5300
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,094
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 239

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 290