Mt Vernon Alternative School

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)
25%
17%
White
(19-20)
75%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
57%
47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mt Vernon Alternative School?
28 students attend Mt Vernon Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mt Vernon Alternative School students are White, and 25% of students are Black.
What grades does Mt Vernon Alternative School offer ?
Mt Vernon Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mt Vernon Alternative School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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