Enrollment
1,233
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172736002904
Mount Vernon High School — Mount Vernon, IL
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Vernon High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mount Vernon High School reports 1,233 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 93.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201 spends $19,909 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.3% from local sources (property taxes), 39.9% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mount Vernon High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,909
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,233 Top 95% in Illinois — larger than 5% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 93.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172736002904
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201, which includes Mount Vernon High School.
$19,909
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon High School
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has 1,233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 13:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon High School is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.