Mount Vernon High School is a public high school in Mount Vernon, Indiana and is part of the M.S.D. of Mount Vernon.
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Vernon High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mount Vernon, IN, encompassing approximately 240.7 square miles. The zone is designed for a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.8 miles to the nearest edge and extending up to 13.8 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 583 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
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
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #633 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 88.1%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
583 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mount Vernon High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Mount Vernon High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
