Mount Vernon High School

Summary:

Mount Vernon High School is a public high school serving 1,036 students in grades 9-12 in Mount Vernon, Ohio, which is part of the Mount Vernon City School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, maintains a high graduation rate, and serves a diverse student population, though it faces challenges with chronic absenteeism.

Academically, Mount Vernon High School excels, with students scoring well above the state average on tests in subjects like American Government, Biology, and Algebra I. The school also has a strong track record of graduating students, with a four-year graduation rate ranging from 89.7% to 93.7% over the past five years. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.2% in 2019-2020 to 38.3% in 2020-2021, which is an area of concern that the school should address.

Compared to the nearby Knox County Career Center, Mount Vernon High School has a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 19:1, compared to the career center's 7:1 ratio, which may indicate that the career center is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students. Overall, Mount Vernon High School is a well-performing institution that serves a diverse student population, but it must continue to address challenges like chronic absenteeism to ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 300 Yellow Jacket Drive
       Mount Vernon, OH  43050


(740) 393-5900

District: Mount Vernon City

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  1,036

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Mount Vernon High School ranks better than 74.5% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mount Vernon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Vernon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon High School 220th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Mount Vernon High School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Vernon City:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon City 172nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.80 525th 681 22.9%
2005 64.70 271st 689 60.7%
2006 56.16 376th 696 46.0%
2007 60.92 379th 756 49.9%
2008 62.22 344th 767 55.1%
2009 56.30 480th 791 39.3%
2010 57.46 473rd 819 42.2%
2011 64.47 357th 818 56.4%
2012 59.66 471st 832 43.4%
2013 58.04 429th 767 44.1%
2014 55.91 460th 769 40.2%
2015 60.49 327th 778 58.0%
2016 55.37 374th 784 52.3%
2017 39.34 512th 773 33.8%
2018 50.99 423rd 800 47.1%
2019 53.02 437th 836 47.7%
2021 54.49 361st 819 55.9%
2022 65.45 240th 836 71.3%
2023 69.79 191st 867 78.0%
2024 68.37 220th 864 74.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.86 114th 201 43.3%
2019 69.11 67th 208 67.8%
2021 53.03 111th 211 47.4%
2022 72.06 57th 222 74.3%
2023 67.57 78th 239 67.4%
2024 68.17 78th 242 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.04 125th 614 79.6%
2024 42.77 287th 598 52.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 570th 758 24.8%
2019 41.49 531st 779 31.8%
2021 47.68 420th 763 45.0%
2022 58.64 312th 773 59.6%
2023 66.34 228th 805 71.7%
2024 67.73 229th 822 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 447th 751 40.5%
2019 56.56 423rd 781 45.8%
2021 55.19 362nd 775 53.3%
2022 62.85 305th 794 61.6%
2023 68.11 262nd 813 67.8%
2024 69.95 232nd 798 70.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 418th 550 24.0%
2019 28.46 478th 628 23.9%
2021 34.86 384th 596 35.6%
2022 58.75 161st 606 73.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 347th 538 35.5%
2021 59.65 147th 349 57.9%
2022 73.80 53rd 312 83.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.11 4th 13 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 471st 763 38.3%
2019 53.31 431st 792 45.6%
2021 53.69 369th 778 52.6%
2022 73.31 182nd 808 77.5%
2023 77.48 151st 819 81.6%
2024 74.66 175th 816 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 81st 184 56.0%
2019 50.36 119th 207 42.5%
2021 61.24 83rd 239 65.3%
2022 70.92 73rd 260 71.9%
2023 62.68 99th 270 63.3%
2024 70.57 71st 273 74.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Vernon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 471st 718 34.4%
2019 46.69 455th 739 38.4%
2021 48.72 387th 727 46.8%
2022 63.47 277th 749 63.0%
2023 68.69 229th 756 69.7%
2024 67.29 241st 754 68.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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 1272 16 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1290
1989 1226 16 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
1990 1156 17 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1182
1991 1177 15 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1203
1992 1183 12 11 3 5 n/a n/a 0 1214
1993 1206 9 9 4 6 n/a n/a 0 1234
1994 1260 4 12 0 2 n/a n/a 0 1278
1995 1326 13 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1355
1996 1326 13 12 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1355
1997 1324 12 17 3 4 n/a n/a 0 1360
1998 1325 13 18 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1359
1999 1282 12 18 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1317
2000 1302 11 14 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1334
2001 1322 15 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1353
2002 1297 14 7 6 2 n/a n/a 15 1341
2003 1297 14 7 6 2 n/a n/a 15 1341
2004 1343 12 8 5 3 n/a n/a 18 1389
2005 1303 10 12 7 5 n/a n/a 23 1360
2006 1308 12 8 11 4 n/a n/a 25 1368
2007 1330 12 5 10 8 n/a n/a 25 1390
2008 1336 19 5 11 4 n/a n/a 35 1410
2009 1318 15 4 14 4 n/a n/a 34 1389
2010 1104 13 3 12 3 n/a n/a 29 1164
2011 1035 15 3 23 2 0 24 0 1102
2012 958 12 6 27 1 0 23 0 1027
2013 938 6 9 29 1 0 27 0 1010
2014 939 9 8 32 4 0 33 0 1025
2015 917 13 7 30 4 0 40 0 1011
2016 933 14 6 28 5 0 53 0 1039
2017 971 16 8 33 3 0 52 0 1083
2018 1003 17 10 35 3 0 56 0 1124
2019 963 14 9 39 5 0 44 0 1074
2020 952 9 16 45 3 2 37 0 1064
2021 906 10 13 43 4 3 42 0 1021
2022 935 9 10 37 4 2 42 0 1039
2023 915 10 9 41 2 1 58 0 1036

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 1290 62.0 20.8 0
1989 1250 60.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1182 59.8 19.7 n/a
1991 1203 54.8 21.9 n/a
1992 1214 57.8 21.0 6.9
1993 1234 55.8 22.1 10
1994 1278 59.3 21.6 7.4
1995 1355 57.4 23.6 10.5
1996 1355 57.4 23.6 10.5
1997 1360 60.4 22.5 8.8
1998 1359 60.4 22.5 12.2
1999 1317 62.2 21.2 14.7
2000 1334 62.2 21.4 14.2
2001 1353 62.1 21.8 12.9
2002 1341 64.8 20.7 12.7
2003 1341 64.8 20.7 12.7
2004 1389 67.0 20.7 19.6
2005 1360 67.1 20.3 20
2006 1368 70.3 19.5 25.4
2007 1390 92.2 15.1 30.2
2008 1410 64.6 21.8 n/a
2009 1389 67.2 20.7 38.8
2010 1164 65.3 17.8 46
2011 1102 64.3 17.1 49.9
2012 1027 67.4 15.2 51.7
2013 1010 69.0 14.6 57.2
2014 1025 65.5 15.6 n/a
2015 1011 n/a n/a 55.2
2016 1039 60.0 17.3 48.9
2017 1083 62.5 17.3 41.3
2018 1124 61.5 18.2 43.6
2019 1074 57.8 18.5 42.6
2020 1064 56.7 18.7 39.5
2021 1021 51.9 19.6 n/a
2022 1039 55.4 18.7 n/a
2023 1036 54.3 19.0 40.5

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 1290 62.0 20.8 0
1989 1250 60.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1182 59.8 19.7 n/a
1991 1203 54.8 21.9 n/a
1992 1214 57.8 21.0 6.9
1993 1234 55.8 22.1 10
1994 1278 59.3 21.6 7.4
1995 1355 57.4 23.6 10.5
1996 1355 57.4 23.6 10.5
1997 1360 60.4 22.5 8.8
1998 1359 60.4 22.5 12.2
1999 1317 62.2 21.2 14.7
2000 1334 62.2 21.4 14.2
2001 1353 62.1 21.8 12.9
2002 1341 64.8 20.7 12.7
2003 1341 64.8 20.7 12.7
2004 1389 67.0 20.7 19.6
2005 1360 67.1 20.3 20
2006 1368 70.3 19.5 25.4
2007 1390 92.2 15.1 30.2
2008 1410 64.6 21.8 n/a
2009 1389 67.2 20.7 38.8
2010 1164 65.3 17.8 46
2011 1102 64.3 17.1 49.9
2012 1027 67.4 15.2 51.7
2013 1010 69.0 14.6 57.2
2014 1025 65.5 15.6 n/a
2015 1011 n/a n/a 55.2
2016 1039 60.0 17.3 48.9
2017 1083 62.5 17.3 41.3
2018 1124 61.5 18.2 43.6
2019 1074 57.8 18.5 42.6
2020 1064 56.7 18.7 39.5
2021 1021 51.9 19.6 n/a
2022 1039 55.4 18.7 n/a
2023 1036 54.3 19.0 40.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,353
2022 $11,295
2023 $11,551

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 836 High schoolsRanks 191st of 867 High schools
 30.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Mount Vernon High School)75.775
 0.7%
   End of Course American Government (Mount Vernon City)75.775
 0.7%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Mount Vernon High School)80.785.8
 5.1%
   End of Course American History (Mount Vernon City)80.785.8
 5.1%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Mount Vernon High School)7681.4
 5.4%
   End of Course Biology (Mount Vernon City)7681.5
 5.5%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Mount Vernon High School)6673.4
 7.4%
   End of Course English II (Mount Vernon City)6673.4
 7.4%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Mount Vernon High School)61.152.2
 8.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Mount Vernon City)61.252.7
 8.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon High School)53.872.4
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon City)61.876.4
 14.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10741036
 3.5%
African American1410
 28.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian99
Hispanic3941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander01
White963915
 5%
Two or More Races4458
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%40.5%
 2%


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Students at Mount Vernon High School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Mount Vernon High School ranks 220th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,036 students attended Mount Vernon High School.


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