Mount Vernon High School is a public four-year high school located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Mount Vernon City Schools district. The school's mascot is the Yellow Jacket, and its official colors are orange and black.
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, Mount Vernon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 990 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School's student population of 990 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
990 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence In Education
School Rankings
Mount Vernon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Vernon High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1329 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Vernon High School's ranking?
Mount Vernon High School is ranked #1329 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mount Vernon High School often compared to?
Mount Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredericktown High School, Centerburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Vernon High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
990 students attend Mount Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Vernon High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Vernon High School offer ?
Mount Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Vernon High School part of?
Mount Vernon High School is part of Mount Vernon City School District.
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