MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District

11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-6588
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,233 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
137,830 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#760 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

37%
50%
86%
87.6%
(2022-23)
37%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
16%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,753 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,181
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,753
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
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
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 $21,753 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 1,233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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