- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Vernon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362010001839
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon High School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Mount Vernon, NY.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · New York
NCES ID 362010001839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Mount Vernon High School shrank from 1,094 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 79.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 362010001839 · Mount Vernon, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,062 enr · 13.1:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students)
Mount Vernon High School shrank from 1,094 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 79.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mount Vernon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Vernon High School
1,062 students
- Mount Vernon S
Mount Vernon Steam Academy
747 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
470 students
- Denzel Washing
Denzel Washington School-Arts
427 students
- Pennington Sch 409
Pennington School
409 students
- Graham School 406
Graham School
406 students
What this shows Mount Vernon High School reports 1,062 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon High School compares
Mount Vernon High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$34,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Mount Vernon High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $34,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Vernon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Steam Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denzel Washington School-Arts | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennington School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Vernon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,062 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon High School
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon High School?
75.6% of students at Mount Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon High School is African American at 63.1% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Vernon High School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Mount Vernon, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon Steam Academy (747 students), Lincoln School (470 students), and Denzel Washington School-Arts (427 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.