Why choose Mt. Vernon High School?
Our student enrollment averages 650 students that engage in advanced technological learning with our 1:1 instruction with Chromebooks daily. In 2017, we proudly had over two million dollars awarded in scholarships among our senior class and five National Merit Scholarship Finalists. We offer 23 sports teams for both boys and girls. Every year, we have a medley of conference, state, and regional award recipients for our dedicated athletes. In addition, our fine arts academy consistently produces high-quality art as well as, a wonderful band, choir, and theater performances.
We have honors content at the highest level possible in core content areas that are challenging and rewarding to students. These classes are off of a standards-based curriculum which prepares students for anything they choose to do. We offer dual credit AP (Advanced Placement) opportunities for pre-college credit. Our teacher to student ratio is lower than the state average which helps teachers understand students more specifically and better meet their needs in the classroom.
We have block scheduling which is similar to college-level classes to help students adjust well to higher learning after high school. If a vocational school is a better fit for your child, then we also have courses for Juniors and Seniors at the Southern Indiana Career & Technical Center. This is something you would want to talk to our counselors about, if interested.
Experience the MV Difference.
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Agriculture
Mt. Vernon High school is one of two schools within a 50 minute radius that has an in-house agriculture program and FFA. -
Welding
Mt. Vernon High School has the only welding school of its kind in the nation. Our state-of-the-art center gives students the opportunity to learn welding free of cost and to have a direct welding career path following graduation. -
STEM/Robotics
We are one of the only school districts in the area that has all of our schools (elementary, junior high, and high school) STEM-certified. Our elementary schools have a weekly STEM special in addition to PE, Music, Art, and Library.
STEM is a quarterly course for all students at the junior high school, meaning every student gets a quarter of STEM instruction each year. Also, we now require all students to take Foundations of Computer Science in 7th or 8th grade for exposure to computer science for high school credit.
At MVHS, we have an innovative Cybersecurity Pathway in partnership with Keller Schroeder. This three year course prepares students to enter a career in cybersecurity or take learning further in college after graduation. We also have a competitive FIRST Robotics Team starting our third year of competition. -
Small Class Sizes
Our class sizes are significantly smaller than other schools within a 50 mile radius. Our average student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, giving your student the individual care and attention they need to succeed academically. -
ESports
We are the one of three Indiana schools within an 80 mile radius that has an Esports team, with the others being North High School and Gibson Southern High School. In total, there are 183 teams in Indiana registered with the Indiana Esports Network.
Guidance Information
Our student-centered guidance office is staffed by licensed school counselors and a secretary. The guidance office staff assists students in making wise decisions concerning their future. Students are provided information concerning high school requirements as well as exploring the many opportunities available for them following graduation. The many services available to students are not limited to academics. Through individual and small group settings, the guidance office works to meet the varying needs of high school age students.
The website link for the guidance department provides a wealth of information including the following:
- Monthly guidance department newsletter
- Scholarship and financial aid opportunities
- SAT and ACT testing information/preparation
- Career planning information
- College admission information
- 21st Century Scholars
Vision Statement
"The Mt. Vernon High School community strives to create a learning environment where all students learn in order to achieve an academic and cultural education that will serve all aspects of their lives -- family, social, and professional -- in order to facilitate entry into and traverse of any post-secondary curriculum, any career, any job choice, and any social/cultural opportunity they may choose to explore."