Enrollment
1,849
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Vernon, WA
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530540000813
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Vernon High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Vernon High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Vernon High School ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Vernon High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon High School is a higher-need, large high school in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling 1,849 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (36%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 37 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mount Vernon's high schools, it stands alongside Mount Vernon Open Doors (84 students): Mount Vernon High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Mount Vernon School District also operates La Venture Middle School (663 students) and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students) alongside Mount Vernon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mount Vernon High School compares
Mount Vernon High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 31% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,849
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$18,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.2 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 35.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Mount Vernon High School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon School District, which includes Mount Vernon High School.
$18,880
Per student
-3%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 13.7%
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.
How Mount Vernon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Venture Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harriet Rowley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Mount Vernon
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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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 1,849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Vernon, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Vernon High School?
58.9% of students at Mount Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Vernon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Vernon High School?
Mount Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 15 public schools in Mount Vernon, WA. 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.
Is Mount Vernon High School a good school?
Mount Vernon High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon School District also operates La Venture Middle School (663 students), Mount Baker Middle School (569 students), and Madison Elementary (498 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.
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