MT VERNON H S

MOUNT VERNON ISD
509 TEXAS HWY 37
MOUNT VERNON, TX 75457
511 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mt. Vernon High School, located at 501 Texas Hwy 37 in Mount Vernon, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Mt. Vernon Independent School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus emphasizes a blend of rigorous core curriculum and diverse extracurricular opportunities, reflecting the district's commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and well-rounded character development among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Mt. Vernon High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Franklin County area. The school maintains a strong focus on community engagement, often serving as a focal point for local events and athletic pride. By leveraging the resources of the Mt. Vernon ISD, the high school aims to equip students with the necessary skills, technology, and support systems required to navigate the challenges of a modern workforce and higher education landscape.
511
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    314 (61.4%)
  • Hispanic
    142 (27.8%)
  • Two or More
    30 (5.9%)
  • Black
    20 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MOUNT VERNON ISD
Phone: (903)537-9800
Website: http://www.mtvernonisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 9 132
Grade 10 125
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 133
Gender Ratio