MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL
192 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
192
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
137.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 67 |
| Two or More | 17 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic97 (50.5 %)
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Black67 (34.9 %)
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Two or More17 (8.9 %)
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White8 (4.2 %)
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American Indian2 (1.0 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.5 %)
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: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 |
| Phone: | (212)694-6020 |
| Website: | http://www.motthallhigh.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 192 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 263 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
52
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
43
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 50 |
| Grade 10 | 52 |
| Grade 11 | 46 |
| Grade 12 | 43 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 95 | 49.5% |
| Male | 97 | 50.5% |
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