Mott Hall High School

Mott Hall High School (05M304) is a public school in District 5, Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 292 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Mott Hall High School
6 Edgecombe Avenue
Manhattan, Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 60%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide — English learners rose from 22% in 2023–24 to 30% in 2025–26.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

92%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 32% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

86%

English Regents pass rate

85%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

25%

Geometry Regents pass rate

2%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

0%

Global History Regents pass rate

57%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

30%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

0%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

10%

Mott Hall High School vs Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem

MeasureMott Hall High SchoolEagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem
Enrollment (2025–26)292226
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.610.3
Family satisfaction (2026)93%94%
Principal trust (2026)95%94%
Teacher trust (2026)92%96%
Leadership (2026)95%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)86%86%
Regents diploma rate (2025)60%64%
Distance between schools0.02 mi

Mott Hall High School has lower trust in teachers (2026) than Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem (92% vs 96%).

Student body

Enrollment

292 students

9–12 · up 71 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.6

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

30%

was 33% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 3% White, 60% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 33% Black, 0% multiracial, 46% female, 54% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
95%
Disability support services
89%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
85%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

6 EDGECOMBE AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Central Harlem North-Polo Grounds, Manhattan
  • Address: 6 Edgecombe Avenue