Mt Vernon High School vs. Leander High School
Should I attend Mt Vernon High School or Leander High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Leander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,184 students in grades 9-12, Leander High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
479 students
2,184 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
144 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2112 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3045 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
123
552
Grade 10 Students
113
574
Grade 11 Students
122
537
Grade 12 Students
121
521
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
31%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
64%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
