District Overview
Situated at 11101 N Wells Bypass Rd in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Mt Vernon Township High School District 201 is an active, traditional public school district serving the surrounding rural fringe community. Dedicated specifically to secondary education, the district operates two school facilities focused exclusively on students in grades 9 through 12. The district serves a total enrollment of 1,233 high schoolers, comprising 636 female and 597 male students evenly distributed across all four grade levels. Reflecting a vibrant community, the student body encompasses a diverse range of backgrounds, predominantly including 865 White students, 196 Black students, 114 students of two or more races, and 49 Hispanic students, along with Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander scholars.

To foster a supportive and comprehensive academic environment, Mt Vernon Township HSD 201 maintains a robust operational workforce. The district is powered by a total staff of approximately 459 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, including roughly 178 FTE classroom teachers, 29 FTE instructional aides, and over 251 FTE dedicated support staff members. This strong ratio of educators and support professionals ensures that students benefit from tailored instructional guidance, specialized learning support, and well-maintained campus resources. For prospective families, students, and educational researchers evaluating Southern Illinois secondary programs, additional district resources and information can be found at their official website, mvths.org.
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Total Schools
1,233
Total Students
178.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201
Demographic Student Count
White865
Hispanic49
Black196
Asian5
Two or More114
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    865 (70.2%)
  • Black
    196 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    114 (9.2%)
  • Hispanic
    49 (4.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,233*
Teachers (FTE):178.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201
Found 2 Schools