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
478 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
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
1230
Math
650
Verbal
580
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
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Test Scores

Math
83.7%
Science
75%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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%

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 109 Students
Iowa State University 70 Students
University of Northern Iowa 58 Students
Kirkwood Community College 44 Students
Luther College 34 Students
Wartburg College 28 Students
Mount Mercy Campus of St. Ambrose University 28 Students
Central College 24 Students
Drake University 21 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 22 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Engineering 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
3.9 48 Reviews
5.0 Senior
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.
4.0 Senior
11/10/2019
I really enjoyed how much my teachers were willing and able to put in the extra time to help me succeed. I wish the grading system hadn't changed to EBR because it is really confusing and varies from each teacher. But overall I really liked and enjoyed my time there.
4.0 Alum
6/2/2019
I really enjoyed the small, close-knit environment. It allows all students to be attended to and gives them opportunities to become well-rounded.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
5.0 other
3/27/2008
5.0 parent
1/3/2008
5.0 student
12/20/2007

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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. 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 3.64, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $349,218. 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.

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