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Mount Vernon High
PublicHighGrades 9–12Virtual
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309 · (703) 619-3100 · Part of Fairfax County Public Schools
Students
1,858
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Mount Vernon High
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts59%
State average 69.5%
Location
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8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd, Alexandria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9476
Grade 10450
Grade 11442
Grade 12490
Enrollment over time
2,013’20
1,968’21
1,959’22
1,953’23
1,858’24
Down 7.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 52%Black 21%White 17%Asian 5%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.