Mt Vernon Alternative School
Mt Vernon Alternative School serves 28 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt Vernon Alternative School's student population of 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt Vernon Alternative School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
28%
17%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Mt Vernon Alternative 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
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
2212 COLLEGE ST
MT VERNON, IL$70,000- 2 Beds | 1 Bath
- (1.66 miles from school)
-
804 S 34TH ST
MT VERNON, IL$144,900- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.90 miles from school)
-
000 N OLD CENTRALIA LN
MT VERNON, IL$155,000- (1.95 miles from school)
-
801 N 12TH ST
MOUNT VERNON, IL$95,000- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.22 miles from school)
Recent Articles
27 Parenting Tips for School Success
From managing homework to avoiding helicopter parenting, this article provides 27 insightful tips for parents to help their children succeed academically.
Safety First: School Bus Safety Week Focuses on Keeping Students Safe on the Road
Learn about what schools have planned for school bus safety week, as well as problems school bus drivers commonly face while transporting students to and from school.
Chicagoans Asked to Pay More Taxes to Support Local Schools
Learn about the recent decision by Mayor Emanuel to raise property taxes to provide additional funding for local schools – and the controversy surrounding his decision.
