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Mount Vernon High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
731 Palisades Rd SW,
Mount Vernon, IA
Mount Vernon Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B+
B
C+
B-
C+
B
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
650
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
83.7%
Science
75%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
441:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
91.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa
110 Students
Iowa State University
75 Students
University of Northern Iowa
60 Students
Kirkwood Community College
44 Students
Luther College
32 Students
Wartburg College
28 Students
Mount Mercy University
28 Students
Central College
24 Students
Drake University
22 Students
Cornell College
20 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
24 Students
Business
21 Students
Biology
21 Students
Psychology
19 Students
Engineering
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Political Science and Government
12 Students
Elementary Education
12 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
10 Students
English
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/19/2024
Mount Vernon is part of a very small town. Because of this, there is little diversity. That's my biggest complaint. But there are a lot of opportunities, and resources for music and art.
2/1/2022
Mount Vernon high school is a great place to go to school. There is excellence in academics, arts, athletics. Mount Vernon high schools committed to being one of the best schools and it definitely shows. The only bad thing about Mount Vernon is it's lack of diversity.
1/25/2021
I enjoyed making lots of friends and partictipating in athletics. The teachers are very helpful and love talking to students. There is a wide variety of classes to take, so you have the ability to tailor your schedule towards your personal goals and interests. Mount Vernon itself is an extremely welcoming and safe community where anyone can fit in.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/22/2015
I agree and disagree. The class sizes are a very good sizes for learning. There does need to be more language options and more electives for a broader set of students. But the principal is very good. He is very active with the students and gets to know all of their names before the end of their Fres...
3/27/2008
1/3/2008
12/20/2007
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$65K - $657K
Homes For Sale
49
Average Home Value
$348,415
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$92,646
% of College Grads
45%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,229 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Mount Vernon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Vernon, IA, in the Mount Vernon neighborhood, and is served by the Mount Vernon Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 478 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Mount Vernon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $348,415. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lisbon High School, Mount Vernon Middle School, Lisbon Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Vernon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Vernon High School.