Mount Vernon High School

Summary:

Mount Vernon High School is a public high school serving 468 students in grades 9-12 in Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is part of the highly-ranked Mount Vernon Community School District.

Mount Vernon High School consistently performs exceptionally well on academic measures, with 84.2% of 10th graders, 82.1% of 11th graders, and 74.3% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In mathematics, the school had 88.3% of 10th graders, 83.7% of 11th graders, and 78.8% of 9th graders proficient or better, again outperforming the state. The school has been ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, ranging from 13th to 52nd out of over 300 high schools, and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

When compared to nearby high schools such as Liberty High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, and Linn-Mar High School, Mount Vernon High School consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. This suggests the school has a robust educational program and effective teaching practices that have enabled it to sustain excellence over the years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 731 Palisades Rd SW
       Mount Vernon, IA  52314


(319) 895-8843

District: Mount Vernon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,419 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Vernon High School:

Elementary:    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Mount Vernon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
5.6%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Vernon High School ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), two or more races (5.6%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon High School is $16,419.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mount Vernon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon High School 52nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Mount Vernon High School in the ranking list.)

Mount Vernon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon Community School District 23rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 73.57 67th 351 80.9%
2013 76.65 49th 351 86.0%
2014 63.22 135th 322 58.1%
2015 85.87 11th 324 96.6%
2016 91.56 8th 320 97.5%
2017 73.47 72nd 325 77.8%
2018 80.48 25th 320 92.2%
2019 87.68 13th 327 96.0%
2021 86.42 20th 327 93.9%
2022 83.27 31st 332 90.7%
2023 86.92 16th 336 95.2%
2024 76.14 52nd 338 84.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Vernon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 272 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 256 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1991 243 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 249 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 263 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 280 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 307 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 307 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 315 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 318 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1999 354 0 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 369 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 369 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 370 6 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 370 6 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 390 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 379 4 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 385 9 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 401 8 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 403 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 404 6 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 362 5 3 8 1 0 4 0 383
2011 377 2 4 7 1 0 4 0 395
2012 353 3 5 5 0 0 3 0 369
2013 365 1 4 6 0 0 6 0 382
2014 376 3 5 6 0 0 6 0 396
2015 371 2 6 6 0 0 7 0 392
2016 394 3 4 4 0 0 9 0 414
2017 397 3 4 5 0 0 8 0 417
2018 385 3 4 9 0 0 12 0 413
2019 386 4 6 16 0 0 13 0 425
2020 386 6 6 20 0 0 15 0 433
2021 397 5 4 16 0 0 19 0 441
2022 394 6 3 9 0 0 28 1 441
2023 427 8 1 6 0 0 26 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 22.4 12.8 5.2
1989 278 22.4 12.4 6.8
1990 260 22.4 11.6 3.8
1991 249 20.4 12.2 7.2
1992 254 22.0 11.5 4.3
1993 269 20.4 13.2 3.7
1994 287 19.7 14.6 3.5
1995 311 21.0 14.8 4.2
1996 311 21.0 14.8 4.2
1997 322 22.4 14.4 3.7
1998 327 22.8 14.3 4
1999 366 25.6 14.3 9.6
2000 376 22.2 16.9 7.2
2001 387 23.2 16.7 7
2002 385 24.8 15.5 11.9
2003 385 24.8 15.5 11.9
2004 402 26.2 15.3 12.4
2005 393 24.2 16.2 12.5
2006 404 28.6 14.1 14.4
2007 415 24.5 16.9 12.8
2008 421 25.0 16.8 14.7
2009 421 27.2 15.5 15
2010 383 27.6 13.8 14.1
2011 395 27.0 14.6 15.7
2012 369 27.7 13.2 11.4
2013 382 28.9 13.2 14.9
2014 396 28.3 13.9 14.6
2015 392 28.0 14.0 11.5
2016 414 30.0 13.8 11.6
2017 417 30.6 13.6 12.5
2018 413 30.1 13.7 11.4
2019 425 30.9 13.7 15.1
2020 433 31.1 13.9 12.2
2021 441 29.1 15.1 14.3
2022 441 27.9 15.8 12.5
2023 468 28.1 16.6 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 22.4 12.8 5.2
1989 278 22.4 12.4 6.8
1990 260 22.4 11.6 3.8
1991 249 20.4 12.2 7.2
1992 254 22.0 11.5 4.3
1993 269 20.4 13.2 3.7
1994 287 19.7 14.6 3.5
1995 311 21.0 14.8 4.2
1996 311 21.0 14.8 4.2
1997 322 22.4 14.4 3.7
1998 327 22.8 14.3 4
1999 366 25.6 14.3 9.6
2000 376 22.2 16.9 7.2
2001 387 23.2 16.7 7
2002 385 24.8 15.5 11.9
2003 385 24.8 15.5 11.9
2004 402 26.2 15.3 12.4
2005 393 24.2 16.2 12.5
2006 404 28.6 14.1 14.4
2007 415 24.5 16.9 12.8
2008 421 25.0 16.8 14.7
2009 421 27.2 15.5 15
2010 383 27.6 13.8 14.1
2011 395 27.0 14.6 15.7
2012 369 27.7 13.2 11.4
2013 382 28.9 13.2 14.9
2014 396 28.3 13.9 14.6
2015 392 28.0 14.0 11.5
2016 414 30.0 13.8 11.6
2017 417 30.6 13.6 12.5
2018 413 30.1 13.7 11.4
2019 425 30.9 13.7 15.1
2020 433 31.1 13.9 12.2
2021 441 29.1 15.1 14.3
2022 441 27.9 15.8 12.5
2023 468 28.1 16.6 14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (1.2%) $16,228 (98.8%) $16,419

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 327 High schoolsRanks 16th of 336 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon High School)91.484.3
 7.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)91.484.3
 7.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon High School)87.683.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)87.683.5
 4.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon High School)81.486.7
 5.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon Community School District)81.486.7
 5.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon High School)87.383.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon Community School District)87.383.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425468
 10.1%
African American48
 100%
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic166
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White386427
 10.6%
Two or More Races1326
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.1%14.3%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Mount Vernon High School.

Mount Vernon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Mount Vernon Middle School

Students at Mount Vernon High School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Mount Vernon High School ranks 52nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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