Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Vernon High School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Vernon High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Vernon High School's ranking?
Mt. Vernon High School is ranked #1101 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mt. Vernon High School often compared to?
Mt. Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce City High School, Verona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Vernon High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mt. Vernon High School?
461 students attend Mt. Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mt. Vernon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Vernon High School?
Mt. Vernon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt. Vernon High School offer ?
Mt. Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Vernon High School part of?
Mt. Vernon High School is part of MT. Vernon R-V School District.
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