Mount Vernon City School District

The Mount Vernon City School District is located in Mount Vernon, NY and includes 16 schools that serve 10,071 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Mount Vernon City School District spends $15,885 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 70% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Mount Vernon City School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Mount Vernon City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Mount Vernon City School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Mount Vernon City School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.