Mount Vernon High School- 01

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Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks 24 th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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:
24^th of 141 South Dakota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,314

Feeder schools for Mount Vernon High School- 01:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

American Indian:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks better than 83% of high schools in South Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.63. (See more...)

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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), American Indian (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School- 01 is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Mount Vernon High School- 01 employs 7.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Mount Vernon School District 17-3:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon School District 17-3 14^th 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
2003	55.83	66^th	133	50.4%
2004	69.18	38^th	132	71.2%
2005	74.09	29^th	137	78.8%
2006	80.15	21^st	136	84.6%
2007	61.85	61^st	141	56.7%
2008	19.41	120^th	135	11.1%
2009	53.92	78^th	144	45.8%
2010	62.37	63^rd	150	58.0%
2011	35.76	103^rd	141	27.0%
2012	16.56	127^th	143	11.2%
2013	27.42	119^th	144	17.4%
2015	63.14	43^rd	133	67.7%
2016	15.57	125^th	141	11.3%
2017	15.49	124^th	137	9.5%
2018	66.02	47^th	138	65.9%
2019	20.08	115^th	135	14.8%
2021	91.92	5^th	140	96.4%
2022	65.04	50^th	134	62.7%
2023	61.04	54^th	138	60.9%
2024	78.63	24^th	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	54^th	82	34.1%
2023	54.04	46^th	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
2019	27.05	69^th	88	21.6%
2022	92.64	6^th	87	93.1%
2024	71.89	23^rd	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
2018	85.88	4^th	123	96.7%
2019	15.77	109^th	123	11.4%
2021	89.40	9^th	129	93.0%
2022	73.45	32^nd	123	74.0%
2023	56.60	52^nd	121	57.0%
2024	71.63	31^st	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.

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
2024	86	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	88

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

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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
2024	88	7.7	11.3	27.3

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
2024	88	7.7	11.3	27.3

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- 01

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 115^th of 135 High schools	Ranks 54^th 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)	38.9	63.6	24.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	38.9	63.6	24.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)	64.4	65.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon High School- 01)	27.8	50	22.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	27.8	50	22.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)	41.2	37.8	3.4%
11th Grade Science (Mount Vernon High School- 01)	27.8	50	22.2%
11th Grade Science (Mount Vernon School District 17-3)	27.8	50	22.2%
11th Grade Science (South Dakota)	36.4	51.8	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	93	47.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	56	86	53.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	18.3%	13.5%

Schools Near Mount Vernon High School- 01

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Vernon High School- 01	Public	9-12	500 N Main	Mount Vernon	57363	Davison County	Mount Vernon School District 17-3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 236-5237	88	8	11.3	27.3%	86 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.6	24^th of 141 public high schools	83.0%		61	54^th of 138 public high schools	60.9%	30	73.1		61.5		53.9		$12,314	$288	$12,026
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05	Public	9-12	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	6	3	2.2		4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$22,028	$180	$21,848
Dakota Reach - 06	Public	9-12	1400 E 10th St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-5437	3	0	9.6		2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$22,028	$180	$21,847
Plankinton High School - 01	Public	9-12	404 E Davenport St	Plankinton	57368	Aurora County	Plankinton School District 01-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 942-7743	98	8	12.3	26.5%	64 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.9	95^th of 141 public high schools	32.6%		44.7	85^th of 138 public high schools	38.4%	10	63.6		18.2		40.9		$15,428	$180	$15,248
Abbott House High School - 07	Public	9-12	909 Court Merrill St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 996-2486	30	2	20.0	10.0%	13 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)							$27,373	$320	$27,053
Mitchell High School - 01	Public	9-12	920 N Capital St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Mitchell School District 17-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 995-3034	909	51	17.8	24.9%	734 (80.7%)	10 (1.1%)	72 (7.9%)	8 (0.9%)	52 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	57.2	64^th of 141 public high schools	54.6%		56.4	64^th of 138 public high schools	53.6%		69.8	69.2	39.6	38.8	44.3	43.5	$10,148	$410	$9,738
Ethan High School - 01	Public	9-12	320 S 2nd St	Ethan	57334	Davison County	Ethan School District 17-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 227-4211	87	8	10.7	16.1%	80 (92.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)	82	20^th of 141 public high schools	85.8%		92.6	6^th of 138 public high schools	95.7%	14	77.8		44.4		72.2		$13,332	$712	$12,620
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07	Public, Virtual	9-12	41659 256th St	Mitchell	57301	Davison County	Hanson School District 30-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(605) 239-4387	5	0	20.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$7,702	$31	$7,671

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon High School- 01

Is Mount Vernon High School- 01 a good school?

Mount Vernon High School- 01 ranks 24^th of 141 South Dakota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Vernon High School- 01?

Students at Mount Vernon High School- 01 are 98% White, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Mount Vernon High School- 01?

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

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

How many students attend Mount Vernon High School- 01?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Mount Vernon High School- 01.

What district is Mount Vernon High School- 01 in?

Mount Vernon School District 17-3

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