At a glance
Reported students
1,470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
751.5
Mt Vernon High School: 1,470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.9:1
What the reported data says about Mt Vernon High School
Mt Vernon High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fortville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Mt Vernon Community School Corp. NCES reports 1,470 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.9%) and Black (14.6%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mt Vernon High School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.9%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black14.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mt Vernon Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt Vernon Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,150 reported students
Fortville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
789 reported students
Mt Comfort Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
714 reported students
McCordsville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
700 reported students
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
117 reported students
Mt Vernon Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Mt Vernon High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Middle School Middle · Mt Vernon Community School Corp | 07–08 | 1,150 | 0.2 mi |
| Hamilton Southeastern HS High · Hamilton Southeastern Schools | 09–12 | 3,504 | 6.1 mi |
| Greenfield-Central High School High · Greenfield-Central Com Schools | 09–12 | 1,413 | 8.3 mi |
| Fishers High School High · Hamilton Southeastern Schools | 09–12 | 3,590 | 8.4 mi |
| Pendleton Heights High School High · South Madison Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 1,502 | 8.8 mi |
| James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School High · Charter · James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School | 09–12 | 587 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mt Vernon High School
What grades does Mt Vernon High School serve?
Mt Vernon High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Mt Vernon Community School Corp.
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School reported 1,470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mt Vernon High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,470 students and 88.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mt Vernon High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mt Vernon High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mt Vernon Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mt Vernon High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mt Vernon High School in?
Mt Vernon High School is part of Mt Vernon Community School Corp, based in Fortville, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mt Vernon High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mt Vernon Middle School (0.2 mi), Hamilton Southeastern HS (6.1 mi), Greenfield-Central High School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.