Serving 479 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Vernon High School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2112 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon High School's ranking?
Mt Vernon High School is ranked #2112 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Vernon High School often compared to?
Mt Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon Elementary School, Mt Vernon Middle School, Leander High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
479 students attend Mt Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mt Vernon High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon High School offer ?
Mt Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Vernon High School part of?
Mt Vernon High School is part of Mount Vernon ISD School District.
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