Mount Vernon High School- 01

Summary:

Mount Vernon High School- 01 is a public high school in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, serving 93 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Mount Vernon School District 17-3, which is ranked 14 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Vernon High School- 01 has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, with significantly higher proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates were 73.07% in ELA, 61.54% in Math, and 53.85% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.01%, 35.56%, and 48.94%, respectively. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 83.3% to 94.4% over the past three school years, and exceptionally low dropout rates, with 0.0% in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, and only 1.4% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ethan High School - 01 and Plankinton High School - 01, Mount Vernon High School- 01 stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming them in several academic metrics, including ELA and Science proficiency rates. The school's strong performance across different student subgroups, such as male and white students, suggests a commitment to providing an equitable education and supporting the academic growth of all students. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in Mathematics, where the proficiency rates, although still above the state average, could be improved.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 N Main
       Mount Vernon, SD  57363


(605) 236-5237

District: Mount Vernon School District 17-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,314 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Vernon High School- 01:

Elementary:    Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Middle:    Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
American Indian:
4.3%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Compare Details Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks better than 83% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mount Vernon High School- 01 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon High School- 01 is $12,314.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Vernon High School- 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon High School- 01 24th of 141 South Dakota public high schools. (See Mount Vernon High School- 01 in the ranking list.)

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Mount Vernon School District 17-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 17-3 14th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon High School- 01

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Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon High School- 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.83 66th 133 50.4%
2004 69.18 38th 132 71.2%
2005 74.09 29th 137 78.8%
2006 80.15 21st 136 84.6%
2007 61.85 61st 141 56.7%
2008 19.41 120th 135 11.1%
2009 53.92 78th 144 45.8%
2010 62.37 63rd 150 58.0%
2011 35.76 103rd 141 27.0%
2012 16.56 127th 143 11.2%
2013 27.42 119th 144 17.4%
2015 63.14 43rd 133 67.7%
2016 15.57 125th 141 11.3%
2017 15.49 124th 137 9.5%
2018 66.02 47th 138 65.9%
2019 20.08 115th 135 14.8%
2021 91.92 5th 140 96.4%
2022 65.04 50th 134 62.7%
2023 61.04 54th 138 60.9%
2024 78.63 24th 141 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon High School- 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 54th 82 34.1%
2023 54.04 46th 95 51.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon High School- 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.05 69th 88 21.6%
2022 92.64 6th 87 93.1%
2024 71.89 23rd 107 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Vernon High School- 01

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.88 4th 123 96.7%
2019 15.77 109th 123 11.4%
2021 89.40 9th 129 93.0%
2022 73.45 32nd 123 74.0%
2023 56.60 52nd 121 57.0%
2024 71.63 31st 125 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Vernon High School- 01

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 52 52
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 53 53
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 56 56
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 56 56
1993 60 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1994 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1996 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1997 80 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 83
1998 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1999 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2000 95 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2001 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2002 96 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 96 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 97 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 85 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2006 84 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2007 82 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2008 83 n/a n/a 2 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2009 93 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2010 86 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 86 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 92
2012 84 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 89
2013 85 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 91
2014 70 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 74
2015 63 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 68
2016 60 0 0 5 3 1 1 0 70
2017 56 0 0 8 4 0 0 0 68
2018 55 0 0 8 4 0 0 0 67
2019 56 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 63
2020 59 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 67
2021 67 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 73
2022 80 1 0 2 3 1 0 0 87
2023 86 1 0 1 4 1 0 0 93

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- 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 52 7.6 6.8 n/a
1990 53 16.1 3.2 n/a
1991 56 15.7 3.5 n/a
1992 56 15.7 3.5 n/a
1993 61 7.9 7.7 n/a
1994 64 8.1 7.9 n/a
1995 80 7.9 10.1 n/a
1996 80 7.9 10.1 n/a
1997 83 7.9 10.5 19.3
1998 83 9.6 8.6 38.6
1999 82 8.1 10.1 31.7
2000 95 7.9 12.0 27.4
2001 100 7.8 12.8 28
2002 99 8.8 11.3 29.3
2003 99 8.8 11.3 29.3
2004 101 8.9 11.3 33.7
2005 89 7.9 11.3 30.3
2006 85 8.3 10.2 36.5
2007 83 8.0 10.4 33.7
2008 86 7.6 11.3 44.2
2009 98 9.2 10.7 45.9
2010 88 7.9 11.1 34.1
2011 92 7.5 12.1 31.5
2012 89 7.1 12.5 42.7
2013 91 6.5 13.8 41.8
2014 74 6.3 11.5 39.2
2015 68 6.0 11.3 39.7
2016 70 7.0 10.0 42.9
2017 68 6.3 10.6 42.6
2018 67 7.0 9.5 32.8
2019 63 7.3 8.6 31.7
2020 67 6.0 11.0 25.4
2021 73 5.8 12.5 9.6
2022 87 7.7 11.2 5.7
2023 93 7.5 12.4 18.3

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- 01

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 52 7.6 6.8 n/a
1990 53 16.1 3.2 n/a
1991 56 15.7 3.5 n/a
1992 56 15.7 3.5 n/a
1993 61 7.9 7.7 n/a
1994 64 8.1 7.9 n/a
1995 80 7.9 10.1 n/a
1996 80 7.9 10.1 n/a
1997 83 7.9 10.5 19.3
1998 83 9.6 8.6 38.6
1999 82 8.1 10.1 31.7
2000 95 7.9 12.0 27.4
2001 100 7.8 12.8 28
2002 99 8.8 11.3 29.3
2003 99 8.8 11.3 29.3
2004 101 8.9 11.3 33.7
2005 89 7.9 11.3 30.3
2006 85 8.3 10.2 36.5
2007 83 8.0 10.4 33.7
2008 86 7.6 11.3 44.2
2009 98 9.2 10.7 45.9
2010 88 7.9 11.1 34.1
2011 92 7.5 12.1 31.5
2012 89 7.1 12.5 42.7
2013 91 6.5 13.8 41.8
2014 74 6.3 11.5 39.2
2015 68 6.0 11.3 39.7
2016 70 7.0 10.0 42.9
2017 68 6.3 10.6 42.6
2018 67 7.0 9.5 32.8
2019 63 7.3 8.6 31.7
2020 67 6.0 11.0 25.4
2021 73 5.8 12.5 9.6
2022 87 7.7 11.2 5.7
2023 93 7.5 12.4 18.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon High School- 01

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $181 (1.3%) $13,479 (98.7%) $13,660
2021 $408 (2.9%) $13,454 (97.1%) $13,862
2022 $175 (1.4%) $12,566 (98.6%) $12,740
2023 $288 (2.3%) $12,026 (97.7%) $12,314

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon High School- 01

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 135 High schoolsRanks 54th of 138 High schools
 46.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon High School- 01)38.963.6
 24.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)38.963.6
 24.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)64.465.2
 0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon High School- 01)27.850
 22.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)27.850
 22.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.237.8
 3.4%
11th Grade Science (Mount Vernon High School- 01)27.850
 22.2%
   11th Grade Science (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)27.850
 22.2%
   11th Grade Science (South Dakota)36.451.8
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6393
 47.6%
African American01
American Indian24
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander01
White5686
 53.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.7%18.3%
 13.5%


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Students at Mount Vernon High School- 01 are 92% White, 4% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

Mount Vernon High School- 01 is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Middle : Mount Vernon Middle School - 03

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Mount Vernon High School- 01.

Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks 24th of 141 South Dakota 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 South Dakota Department of Education.

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