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Dropping Enrollment In Mount Vernon Schools May Lead To Closures, District Leaders Say
Mount Vernon High is at 35% capacity, and with money tight, district leaders say it's time to close several school buildings.
December 9, 2024
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Public schools in Mount Vernon are facing a very difficult future as enrollment drops.
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Mount Vernon High is at 35% capacity, and with money tight, district leaders say it's time to close several school buildings.
Mount Vernon operates 16 schools for 6,500 students. To compare, nearby New Rochelle has 10 schools for 10,000 students.
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