Mount Vernon High

8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd
Alexandria, VA 22309

1,858 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Vernon High School, located in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria, Virginia, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is known for its strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse array of academic offerings, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which encourages critical thinking and a global perspective. The school serves a vibrant, multicultural student body, reflecting the rich history and diversity of the surrounding community.

Beyond traditional academics, Mount Vernon High School offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly recognized for its state-of-the-art facilities and its focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE), which provides students with hands-on learning experiences in fields like computer science, health sciences, and engineering. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school strives to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to navigate an increasingly complex world.

1,858

Total Students

178.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Vernon High
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	971
Black	395
Asian	97
Two or More	66
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
971 (52.3%)
Black
395 (21.3%)
White
314 (16.9%)
Asian
97 (5.2%)
Two or More
66 (3.6%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)619-3100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	178.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	886
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	174

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 476

Grade 10 450

Grade 11 442

Grade 12 490