MT. VERNON HIGH

www.mtvernon.k12.mo.us/hs

458 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Vernon High School, located in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, serves as a central hub for secondary education within its community. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, aiming to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, the institution seeks to equip students with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and character traits necessary to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mt. Vernon High School places a strong value on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. The school offers a variety of programs, including athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to develop leadership skills and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on student-centered learning, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and contribute positively to the Mt. Vernon community.

458

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MT. VERNON HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
409 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.1 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
American Indian
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MT. VERNON R-V
Phone:	(417)466-7526
Website:	http://www.mtvernon.k12.mo.us/hs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 133

Grade 10 132

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 92