Mount Vernon Steam Academy

Mount Vernon STEAM Academy stands as an exceptional high school in Mount Vernon, New York, serving 755 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. This regular public school has earned outstanding recognition, ranking #62 out of 4,758 schools statewide and placing in the 99th percentile with an impressive 9.1/10 academic score. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts where 68% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels.

In mathematics, 50% of students reach proficiency or above, showing solid foundational skills. With 47 full-time equivalent teachers, students receive focused attention in their academic pursuits. The school serves a well-educated community where 50% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects economic stability with a median household income of $93,288 and median home values of $410,600, while maintaining accessibility with a modest 6.7% poverty rate among the area's 22,099 residents. Mount Vernon STEAM Academy operates in Westchester County's large suburban setting, providing students with both the resources of a substantial district and the advantages of a close-knit educational community focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.