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Mount Vernon High School

11101 N Wells Bypass Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, United States

+1 (618) 246-1750

http://www.mvths.org

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Mount Vernon High School Overview

About This School

Mount Vernon High School is a public high in Mount Vernon, Illinois, serving 1,233 students in grades 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 15% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 86 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The student body is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 70% White, 16% Black, 9% Two or More Races, and 4% Hispanic.

1,233

Total Students

Grade 9-12

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

86 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts15%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Jefferson County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Mount Vernon High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

15%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 22%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.2:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

Students per Counselor

Mount Vernon High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Mount Vernon High School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.42%

Male

51.58%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,233 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White70.15%

Hispanic3.97%

Asian0.41%

Black15.9%

Two or More Races9.25%

Native American0.24%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Vernon High School

Q: What is Mount Vernon High School?

A: Mount Vernon High School is a high public located in Mount Vernon.

Q: How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?

A: Mount Vernon High School has approximately 1,233 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Mount Vernon High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Mount Vernon High School - Mount Vernon, IL

Quick Facts about Mount Vernon High School
School Name	Mount Vernon High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd, Mount Vernon, IL 62864, Mount Vernon, IL
County	Jefferson County
Phone	+1 (618) 246-1750
Total Students	1,233
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	86
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	15%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon High School

What is Mount Vernon High School?

Mount Vernon High School is a high public located in Mount Vernon.

How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?

Mount Vernon High School has approximately 1,233 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 14:1.

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