DENZEL WASHINGTON SCHOOL-ARTS

www.mtvernoncsd.org

427 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Nellie Thornton School of Performing Arts, located in Mount Vernon, New York, is a specialized K-8 public school within the Mount Vernon City School District. The school is distinguished by its unique focus on integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with intensive performing arts instruction. Students have the opportunity to engage in a variety of artistic disciplines, including dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into their daily educational experience to foster both creative expression and academic achievement.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is committed to nurturing a well-rounded student body through a supportive and disciplined learning environment. By emphasizing the connection between artistic training—such as discipline, collaboration, and public performance—and traditional core subjects, Nellie Thornton aims to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. The school serves as a cultural hub for the local community, frequently showcasing student talent through performances and exhibitions that highlight the integration of arts and academics.

427

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENZEL WASHINGTON SCHOOL-ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	95
Black	320
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
320 (75.3%)
Hispanic
95 (22.4%)
White
5 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)358-2740
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 88

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 48

Ungraded 15