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Mount Vernon Leadership Academy

455 N HIGH ST MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

About Mount Vernon Leadership Academy

Mount Vernon Leadership Academy in Mount Vernon, NY, cultivates future leaders through a unique and empowering educational model. Our academy focuses on rigorous academics combined with an emphasis on leadership skills, critical thinking, and civic engagement. We inspire students to achieve their highest potential, fostering responsibility and innovation. Discover a transformative learning journey at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy.

Mount Vernon Leadership Academy Contact Information

Address

455 N HIGH ST MOUNT VERNON NY 10552

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Phone

(914) 358-2700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
404
Total Students
$132657
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.9%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic 52%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.9%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
52%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 404
48%
194 Female
52%
210 Male

Student Population

404 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

418 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mount Vernon Leadership Academy (MVLA) celebrates student success in the CTE Stock Market Challenge, welcomes Dr. Demario Strickland as Superintendent, and prepares for an exciting bike giveaway.

FAQ

Q1: What's special about Mount Vernon Leadership Academy? A: The Academy really focuses on helping students become leaders, have good character, and do well in school. It gets them ready for success in all parts of life. Q2: How do families sign up their kids? A: You'll need to bring proof you live here, your child's birth certificate, shot records, and old report cards. The school office can help if you need it. Q3: What can students do after school at Mount Vernon Leadership Academy? A: There are cool programs like debate, sports, arts, and help with homework. Q4: Does the Academy have school buses? A: Yes, if you qualify, there's bus service to make sure students get to school safely and on time. Q5: How can parents help out at the school? A: Parents can go to workshops, join the PTA, help out at events, and support school programs. It's a great way to connect the school and home.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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