Overview
Mt Vernon Alternative School is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The school enrolls 30 students. It is part of the Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictClintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE
County17081
CityMount Vernon
ZIP62864
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170017402806
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment30
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino23.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native48.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)