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Mount Vernon High School

300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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6/
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Top 50%
Tel: (740) 393-5900
www.mvcsd.us
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Mount Vernon High School serves 1,021 students in grades 9-12.
Mount Vernon High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30% in OH)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Mount Vernon High School's student population of 1,021 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,021 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Vernon High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#1434 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
89%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
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Graduation Rate
92%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mount Vernon City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?

Mount Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?

The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 92%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.

How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?

1,021 students attend Mount Vernon High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Mount Vernon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?

Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

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 Mount Vernon City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,021 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 92% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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