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 1,240 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 1,240 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.47, 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
#2445 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
14%
16%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #2445 out of 3,426 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 Waltonville High School, Centralia High School, Carlyle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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 84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
1,240 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mount Vernon High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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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