- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530540000813
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mount Vernon High School held near 1,958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.8 → 97.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530540000813 · Mount Vernon, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,849 enr · 18.1:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: La Venture Middle School (663 students)
Mount Vernon High School held near 1,958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.8 → 97.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington 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
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- Harriet Rowley 440
Harriet Rowley
440 students
What this shows Mount Vernon High School reports 1,849 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 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 methodology
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
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,977 (2022-23) → 1,958 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 #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.
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.