Mount Vernon High School

Mount Vernon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
731 Palisades Rd SW,  Mount Vernon, IA
Mount Vernon Community School District
3.9
4.5
468 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
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
640
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
83.7%
Science
75%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%
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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 106 Students
Iowa State University 65 Students
University of Northern Iowa 60 Students
Kirkwood Community College 46 Students
Luther College 35 Students
Mount Mercy University 28 Students
Wartburg College 26 Students
Central College 25 Students
Drake University 23 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 23 Students
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Engineering 11 Students
English 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 48 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/27/2021
I like how the teachers go out of their way to help you and all of the staff cares a lot about the students. If I could change anything, I would add more classes for life after high school.
5.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Senior
10/26/2018
Walking into Mount Vernon High School was scary at first, but teachers and staff welcomed me full heartedly. Going to this school, students don't only learn about academics they learned how to be we rounded individuals. The only thing that I would want more of is diversity. I would love to have more minorities at our school. Mount Vernon has such a positive environment, it was such a good high school experience.
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4.5 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
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...
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5.0 other
3/27/2008
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5.0 parent
1/3/2008
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5.0 student
12/20/2007
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