Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201, IL

Original Research by School Decision on Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201

Mt Vernon Township High School District 201 serves students in grades nine through twelve in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The district operates a single high school, Mount Vernon High School.

The district enrolls a student body of roughly twelve hundred students, with ninth grade being the largest cohort and each subsequent grade declining slightly. The student population is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Black students, students identifying as two or more races, Hispanic students, and smaller numbers of Asian and American Indian students. Free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, and counts for students with individualized education plans and English learners were also not reported.

State testing data for the district in science were not available for the most recent school year. The district operates outside the high school testing regime that yields comparable proficiency measures in English language arts and mathematics, as those assessments target earlier grades. A graduation rate was not provided in the available data. A parent seeking recent academic performance measures or trend information may want to contact the district directly.

Among the districts in Jefferson County, Mt Vernon Township HSD 201 stands out for chronic absenteeism. The district's rate places it in the bottom quartile of the county's districts, meaning absenteeism is notably higher here than in most neighboring districts. This pattern warrants attention; a parent may want to discuss with the school what supports exist for attendance and whether systemic or student-level factors are being addressed.

The district's per-pupil spending sits in the upper range compared to other Jefferson County districts, suggesting the district allocates substantial resources to its student population.

Mount Vernon is a town of modest size in southern Illinois. The housing market there reflects modest affordability relative to national benchmarks, with home values lower than the state average. Rental costs are correspondingly lower, and the monthly mortgage payment remains manageable even with current rates. The local unemployment rate is steady, and median household income in the broader region is solid, positioning the community as working to middle class.

No recent parent-relevant changes such as referendums, curriculum shifts, or property tax initiatives were found in reliable sources covering the district. The district maintains its current structure without documented major transitions underway. For families considering this area, the high school offers a stable setting within a small community, though the elevated absenteeism rate is a feature to understand before enrollment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,240

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 14%

White 71%

Asian 1%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mount Vernon High School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$133,595

Year-over-year change+6.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$133K to $191K

vs. state typical0.46x

vs. national typical0.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
62864	Mount Vernon	$133K	+6.3%	46.0%
62836	Ewing	$162K	+5.2%	1.0%
62893	Walnut Hill	$191K	+12.6%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$750/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
62864	Mount Vernon	$750	—	46.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$674/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

Annual rent / national median income10.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$76/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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