Mt. Vernon Township High School is a public high school located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States. It serves grades 9-12 and is maintained and operated by the Mt. Vernon Township High School District No. 201 of Jefferson County, Illinois.
Serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Vernon High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Mount Vernon, IL, encompassing approximately 258.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 9.2 miles and the furthest edge located 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 1,233 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2614 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #2614 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mount Vernon High School often compared to?
Mount Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlyle High School, Waltonville High School, Centralia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
1,233 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mount Vernon High School 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 Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School offer ?
Mount Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Vernon High School part of?
Mount Vernon High School is part of MT Vernon TWP HSD 201 School District.
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