Enrollment
1,470
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fortville, IN
Mt Vernon High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Vernon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180726001221
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Vernon High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fortville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Vernon High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN.
School address
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180726001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Vernon High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Vernon High School
Mt Vernon High School is a large high school in Fortville, Indiana, enrolling 1,470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,470 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students) and Fortville Elementary School (789 students) alongside Mt 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 Mt Vernon High School compares
Mt Vernon High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$10,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
White 71.9%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Mt Vernon High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Community School Corp, which includes Mt Vernon High School.
$10,801
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 Mt Vernon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fortville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Comfort Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccordsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Vernon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 58.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,470 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon High School
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fortville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Vernon High School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Vernon High School?
22.8% of students at Mt Vernon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Vernon High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Vernon High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Fortville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Mt Vernon High School rank among public schools in Fortville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Vernon High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fortville on the city page.
Is Mt Vernon High School a good school?
Mt Vernon High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Mt Vernon Community School Corp?
Besides Mt Vernon High School, Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students), Fortville Elementary School (789 students), and Mt Comfort Elementary School (714 students). See the Mt Vernon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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