For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,233 students in MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#760 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
29%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
70%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,354 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,095
$22,456
Spending / Student
$20,354
$21,694
Best MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-1750
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mvths East Campus
Alternative School
716 Casey Ave
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-2740
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-2740
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District?
MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,233 students.
What is the rank of MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District?
MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District is ranked #758 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District?
70% of MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District?
MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,354 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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