Mount Vernon High

Public 9-12

 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
       Alexandria, VA  22309


(703) 619-3100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,064 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Vernon High:

Elementary:    Fort Belvoir Elementary
    Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
    Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
    Riverside Elementary
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Middle:    Whitman Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  1,959

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.9%
African American:
21.5%
White:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Compare Details Mount Vernon High ranks worse than 82.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 24th among 27 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mount Vernon High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.9%), African American (21.5%), White (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High is 14.1, which is the 3rd best among 27 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Vernon High is $12,064, which is the 3rd highest among 27 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mount Vernon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Vernon High 269th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Mount Vernon High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Vernon High

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Rank History for all students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.17 269th 308 12.7%
2006 29.62 267th 314 15.0%
2007 28.55 273rd 313 12.8%
2008 27.85 278th 316 12.0%
2009 31.68 252nd 313 19.5%
2010 30.11 265th 317 16.4%
2011 32.75 252nd 320 21.3%
2012 26.51 276th 321 14.0%
2013 19.82 295th 321 8.1%
2014 22.72 289th 322 10.2%
2015 23.66 292nd 322 9.3%
2016 18.43 299th 321 6.9%
2017 16.56 306th 324 5.6%
2018 14.34 312th 326 4.3%
2019 17.16 311th 327 4.9%
2021 11.13 305th 327 6.7%
2022 22.50 291st 325 10.5%
2023 32.13 269th 326 17.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.64 83rd 193 57.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.41 67th 97 30.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.32 284th 320 11.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.66 210th 249 15.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.73 78th 92 15.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.86 258th 321 19.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.88 76th 120 36.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.53 136th 240 43.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.48 174th 232 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Vernon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.83 183rd 315 41.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mount Vernon High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1635 1635
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1619 1619
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1543 1543
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1548 1548
1993 732 429 167 183 3 n/a n/a 0 1514
1994 679 448 174 180 2 n/a n/a 0 1483
1995 606 510 142 192 2 n/a n/a 0 1452
1996 606 510 142 192 2 n/a n/a 0 1452
1997 611 532 130 182 4 n/a n/a 0 1459
1998 597 550 126 215 6 n/a n/a 0 1494
1999 647 579 124 214 5 n/a n/a 0 1569
2000 744 645 120 246 5 n/a n/a -4 1756
2001 744 645 134 236 5 n/a n/a 0 1764
2002 645 635 144 312 9 n/a n/a 65 1810
2003 645 635 144 312 9 n/a n/a 65 1810
2004 594 592 144 339 10 n/a n/a 76 1755
2005 623 602 131 362 9 n/a n/a 80 1807
2006 589 624 113 389 8 n/a n/a 94 1817
2007 563 601 121 405 5 n/a n/a 97 1792
2008 556 623 110 424 5 n/a n/a 105 1823
2009 524 665 112 477 3 n/a n/a 107 1888
2010 497 632 116 537 3 n/a n/a 96 1881
2011 427 560 113 584 4 8 83 0 1779
2012 429 564 107 666 9 12 102 0 1889
2013 436 571 114 693 7 7 107 0 1935
2014 441 607 125 739 7 5 95 0 2019
2015 414 596 117 777 6 8 93 0 2011
2016 404 553 124 840 7 7 82 0 2017
2017 371 565 131 903 8 5 67 0 2050
2018 397 560 129 918 5 5 69 0 2083
2019 368 526 139 916 4 9 60 0 2022
2020 353 521 118 925 4 9 72 0 2002
2021 327 494 108 1001 5 9 69 0 2013
2022 331 452 99 1010 4 8 64 0 1968
2023 310 421 97 1055 4 5 67 0 1959

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Vernon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1635 100.3 16.3 n/a
1990 1619 96.9 16.7 n/a
1991 1543 101.0 15.2 n/a
1992 1548 102.9 15.0 n/a
1993 1514 111.8 13.5 n/a
1994 1483 125.8 n/a 23.9
1995 1452 n/a 0.0 24.4
1996 1452 n/a 0.0 24.4
1997 1459 n/a 0.0 20.4
1998 1494 n/a 0.0 26.4
1999 1569 109.4 14.3 34.7
2000 1756 n/a 0.0 34.1
2001 1764 131.0 13.5 35.7
2002 1810 170.3 10.6 43.8
2003 1810 170.3 10.6 43.8
2004 1755 155.0 11.3 35.1
2005 1807 155.0 11.7 36.8
2006 1817 156.0 11.6 32.8
2007 1792 161.6 11.1 35.8
2008 1823 99.8 18.3 29.3
2009 1888 100.3 18.8 40.9
2010 1881 91.4 20.5 43.8
2011 1779 102.3 17.3 45
2012 1889 139.6 13.5 45.1
2013 1935 149.6 12.9 52.7
2014 2019 152.1 13.2 54.6
2015 2011 158.0 12.7 51.9
2016 2017 159.0 12.6 49.1
2017 2050 156.8 13.0 49.5
2018 2083 157.2 13.2 52.7
2019 2022 169.1 11.9 56.8
2020 2002 172.3 11.6 57.1
2021 2013 160.2 12.5 n/a
2022 1968 161.5 12.1 58.1
2023 1959 138.2 14.1 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Vernon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1635 100.3 16.3 n/a
1990 1619 96.9 16.7 n/a
1991 1543 101.0 15.2 n/a
1992 1548 102.9 15.0 n/a
1993 1514 111.8 13.5 n/a
1994 1483 125.8 n/a 23.9
1995 1452 n/a 0.0 24.4
1996 1452 n/a 0.0 24.4
1997 1459 n/a 0.0 20.4
1998 1494 n/a 0.0 26.4
1999 1569 109.4 14.3 34.7
2000 1756 n/a 0.0 34.1
2001 1764 131.0 13.5 35.7
2002 1810 170.3 10.6 43.8
2003 1810 170.3 10.6 43.8
2004 1755 155.0 11.3 35.1
2005 1807 155.0 11.7 36.8
2006 1817 156.0 11.6 32.8
2007 1792 161.6 11.1 35.8
2008 1823 99.8 18.3 29.3
2009 1888 100.3 18.8 40.9
2010 1881 91.4 20.5 43.8
2011 1779 102.3 17.3 45
2012 1889 139.6 13.5 45.1
2013 1935 149.6 12.9 52.7
2014 2019 152.1 13.2 54.6
2015 2011 158.0 12.7 51.9
2016 2017 159.0 12.6 49.1
2017 2050 156.8 13.0 49.5
2018 2083 157.2 13.2 52.7
2019 2022 169.1 11.9 56.8
2020 2002 172.3 11.6 57.1
2021 2013 160.2 12.5 n/a
2022 1968 161.5 12.1 58.1
2023 1959 138.2 14.1 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Vernon High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $214 (1.8%) $11,561 (98.2%) $11,775
2020 $152 (1.2%) $12,042 (98.8%) $12,194
2021 $145 (1.2%) $11,920 (98.8%) $12,064

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Vernon High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 311th of 327 High schoolsRanks 269th of 326 High schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Mount Vernon High)7122
 49%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Mount Vernon High)5571
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mount Vernon High)7264
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Mount Vernon High)7473
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Mount Vernon High)7724
 53%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Mount Vernon High)7260
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Mount Vernon High)3231
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Mount Vernon High)7172
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Mount Vernon High)7163
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20221959
 3.1%
African American526421
 20%
American Indian44
Asian13997
 30.2%
Hispanic9161055
 15.2%
Pacific Islander95
 44.4%
White368310
 15.8%
Two or More Races6067
 11.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%59.8%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,959 students attended Mount Vernon High.

Mount Vernon High ranks in the bottom 17.5% of Virginia high schools.

Students at Mount Vernon High are 54% Hispanic, 21% African American, 16% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Mount Vernon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Belvoir Elementary
Elementary : Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary
Elementary : Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
Elementary : Riverside Elementary
Elementary : Washington Mill Elementary
Elementary : Woodlawn Elementary
Elementary : Woodley Hills Elementary
Middle : Whitman Middle


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