Denzel Washington School-Arts vs Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denzel Washington School-Arts
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 6–12
427 students
Mount Vernon STEAM Academy
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
747 students
| Measure | Denzel Washington School-Arts Mount Vernon, New York | Mount Vernon STEAM Academy Mount Vernon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 1,079 | #1065 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #4696 of 16,910 | #13743 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 427 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 28.1).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 70.1%).
- •Denzel Washington School-Arts does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.6).
- •Mount Vernon STEAM Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 427.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denzel Washington School-Arts better than Mount Vernon STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Denzel Washington School-Arts ranks higher (64.3 vs 28.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denzel Washington School-Arts and Mount Vernon STEAM Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denzel Washington School-Arts: 427. Mount Vernon STEAM Academy: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denzel Washington School-Arts and Mount Vernon STEAM Academy rank in New York?
Denzel Washington School-Arts is 846th of 1,079 and Mount Vernon STEAM Academy is 1065th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).