Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Vernon High School's student population of 1,431 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
75%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon High School's ranking?
Mt Vernon High School is ranked #518 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mt Vernon High School often compared to?
Mt Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenfield-central High School, New Palestine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
1,431 students attend Mt Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mt Vernon High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon High School offer ?
Mt Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Vernon High School part of?
Mt Vernon High School is part of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District.
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