Very Good
#1265 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Mott Haven Community High School
High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 SOUTHERN BLVD, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mott Haven Community High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 10-year record (2012–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mott Haven Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 723 | Compare → |
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| Jm Rapport School for Career DevelopmentEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Hostos-lincoln Academy of ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 490 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 7
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #6 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Mott Haven Community High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mott Haven Community High School
Mott Haven Community High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 226 students in grades 10th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,265 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mott Haven Community High School
What grades does Mott Haven Community High School serve?
Mott Haven Community High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Mott Haven Community High School?
Mott Haven Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mott Haven Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mott Haven Community High School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mott Haven Community High School rank in NY?
Mott Haven Community High School ranks #1,265 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Mott Haven Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mott Haven Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mott Haven Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mott Haven Community High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Is Mott Haven Community High School a charter school?
No, Mott Haven Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mott Haven Community High School a Title I school?
No, Mott Haven Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mott Haven Community High School?
91.2% of students at Mott Haven Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Phone
- (718) 665-8512
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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