Mount Vernon High School

MSD Mount Vernon
700 Harriett St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
620 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mount Vernon High School, located at 700 Harriett Street in Mount Vernon, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Metropolitan School District of Mount Vernon. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic programming, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness initiatives. The school strives to foster an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal character development, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mount Vernon High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes school spirit and community involvement. The institution offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, allowing students to explore their interests outside of the classroom and build strong social networks. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a commitment to holistic student development, Mount Vernon High School plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the youth in Posey County.
620
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    545 (87.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MSD Mount Vernon
Phone: (812)838-4356
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 157
Grade 10 146
Grade 11 172
Grade 12 141
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio