Mt. Vernon High School

Mt. Vernon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 W Highway 174,  Mount Vernon, MO
Mt. Vernon R-V School District
3.9
3.4
460 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Josh Ladd
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
414:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
89.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Missouri State University 110 Students
Missouri Southern State University 83 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 49 Students
University of Missouri 39 Students
Evangel University 37 Students
Crowder College 32 Students
Drury University 31 Students
College of the Ozarks 26 Students
University of Arkansas 23 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 22 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Dental Hygiene 15 Students
Education 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 33 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/15/2025
The experience was good, during my 4 years in highschool I socialized quite a bit, the teachers are awesome. I went through 2 principals in my time and they were both amazing at their job and really cared about their students. The only thing that really sucks is school lunch definitely lacks and some students are rowdy, but they otherwise kept things handled and made sure every student has what they need.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
For the most part, it is a good school. The environment is good, and the sports are highly praised. It, however, is severely lacking in advanced courses.
4.0 Senior
11/6/2022
I think I's a good school, the academics care about their students and the buildings are in good conditions. Also has everything necessary for a good learning experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 other
2/25/2024
Horrible high school went here my sophomore year. Only had a couple good teachers, extremely cliquish, especially the Ag department. Most teachers pick favorite, and the students are extremely rude. Do not send your kid here.
3.0 other
7/12/2019
A very average school that does nothing spectacular while doing nothing terribly either. One huge drawback is the lack of upper level courses offered. Only two AP courses were offered when I attended (graduated 2017), while there are some dual credit courses offered. If your child is average then Mt...
5.0 other
2/10/2014
The Mt.Vernon Missouri is my hometown. I have lived here for a many many years and still do and never once have I thought that this school district is terrible. Yeah I was bullied ,wasn't everyone the victim or the bully, yeah the food stinks but you know what this school is amazing and if I had a c...
5.0 student
2/17/2013
I love this school! lots of nice kids and teachers. great athletic program and academics

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Mt. Vernon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Vernon, MO, in the Mount Vernon neighborhood, and is served by the Mt. Vernon R-V School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 460 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Mt. Vernon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $209,857. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aurora Christian Academy K-12, Round Grove Christian Academy, Berean Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mount Vernon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt. Vernon High School.

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