New Palestine High School vs. Mt Vernon High School
Should I attend New Palestine High School or Mt Vernon 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
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
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,167 students
1,375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#346 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
71%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
304
360
Grade 10 Students
290
375
Grade 11 Students
291
311
Grade 12 Students
277
329
Ungraded Students
5
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
10%
n/a
% White
92%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
