Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN 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 #443 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mount Vernon High School often compared to?
Mount Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Posey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
576 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, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School offer ?
Mount Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon High School part of?
Mount Vernon High School is part of MSD Mount Vernon School District.
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