At a glance
Reported students
519
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
519
Knox County Career Center: 519 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 589
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Knox County Career Center
Knox County Career Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Knox County JVSD. NCES reports 519 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 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 (93.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knox County Career Center
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Knox County Career Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Middle School Middle · Mount Vernon City | 06–08 | 787 | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Vernon High School High · Mount Vernon City | 09–12 | 944 | 0.2 mi |
| Twin Oak Elementary School Elementary · Mount Vernon City | PK–05 | 371 | 0.9 mi |
| East Knox Junior/Senior High School High · East Knox Local | 07–12 | 369 | 8 mi |
| Fredericktown High School High · Fredericktown Local | 09–12 | 291 | 8 mi |
| Utica High School High · North Fork Local | 09–12 | 400 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knox County Career Center
What grades does Knox County Career Center serve?
Knox County Career Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Knox County JVSD.
How many students attend Knox County Career Center?
Knox County Career Center reported 519 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 589 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knox County Career Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 519 students and 53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knox County Career Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knox County Career Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Knox County JVSD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knox County Career Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.7% 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 Knox County Career Center in?
Knox County Career Center is part of Knox County JVSD, based in Mount Vernon, OH, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knox County Career Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Vernon Middle School (0.1 mi), Mount Vernon High School (0.2 mi), Twin Oak Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.