- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, OH
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391001201356
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, OH.
School address
District: Mount Vernon City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001201356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Mount Vernon High School held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 391001201356 · Mount Vernon, OH High · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 17.5:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon Middle School (787 students)
Mount Vernon High School held near 990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio 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
944 students
- Mount Vernon M
Mount Vernon Middle School
787 students
- Twin Oak Eleme 371
Twin Oak Elementary School
371 students
- Pleasant Stree 329
Pleasant Street Elementary School
329 students
- Columbia Eleme 244
Columbia Elementary School
244 students
- Dan Emmett Ele 244
Dan Emmett Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Mount Vernon High School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Vernon High School compares
Mount Vernon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,724
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Mount Vernon High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon City reports $13,724 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan Emmett Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Mount Vernon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon High School
How many students attend Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has 944 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon High School?
37.1% of students at Mount Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #7 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, OH. 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 City?
Besides Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon City also operates Mount Vernon Middle School (787 students), Twin Oak Elementary School (371 students), and Pleasant Street Elementary School (329 students). See the Mount Vernon City district page for the complete list.