Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
86%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)25-29%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School?
The graduation rate of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School?
80 students attend Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School?
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School offer ?
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School part of?
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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