Mott Hall High School: admissions and school facts
Mott Hall High School (DBN 05M304) is a New York City public high school in Central Harlem North, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 776 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 91% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 776
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 91%
- College and career rate
- 53%
- Students
- 292
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Science & Math
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
85 seats · 40 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
Its a new day at Mott Hall High School, with two new school leaders. Four year college acceptance has increased to over 60% and 85% of seniors graduated last year. We teach students to be critical thinkers who are college and career ready. We also provide a space for those who need to heal from traumatic experience, all students now receive advisory. Our teachers strive to be culturally responsive. We passionately serve our students and regard them as family.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (3): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Spanish Language and Culture
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball
Clubs: We have a new dance studio where students are instructed by , Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Film Club, Art and Tech Club, Poetry Club, Latin Rhythms Club, Debate Club, Basketball Club
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 26%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 38%
- Hispanic
- 56%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 88%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 57%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 6 Edgecombe Avenue, New York, NY 10030
- Neighborhood
- Central Harlem North
- Subway
- 1 to 137th St-City College; B, C to 135th St
- Bus
- Bx19, Bx33, M1, M10, M100, M101, M102, M104, M11, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Not Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Mott Hall High School?
Mott Hall High School admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Mott Hall High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Mott Hall High School?
The average SAT was 776 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Mott Hall High School?
91% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 53% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Mott Hall High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 6 Edgecombe Avenue, Manhattan. Subway: 1 to 137th St-City College; B, C to 135th St. Bus: Bx19, Bx33, M1, M10, M100, M101, M102, M104, M11, M2, M3, M4, M5, M7.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are