Mt Vernon High School vs. New Palestine High School
Should I attend Mt Vernon High School or New Palestine 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 Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
New Palestine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, New Palestine High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,375 students
1,167 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#311 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
76%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
360
304
Grade 10 Students
375
290
Grade 11 Students
311
291
Grade 12 Students
329
277
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
10%
n/a
n/a
% White
78%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
