Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Vernon High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 167.8 square miles around Mount Vernon, SD. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School- 01's student population of 87 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
87 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks within the top 30% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School- 01 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 619 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School- 01's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School- 01 is ranked #127 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School- 01?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School- 01 is 80%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School- 01?
87 students attend Mount Vernon High School- 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mount Vernon High School- 01 students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School- 01?
Mount Vernon High School- 01 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School- 01 offer ?
Mount Vernon High School- 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Vernon High School- 01 part of?
Mount Vernon High School- 01 is part of Mount Vernon School District 17-3.
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