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#839 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 45% in state
Mount Vernon High
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309
- Math 66% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Vernon High score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Vernon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,556
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,749/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Paths Training SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Alternative Paths Training School - AlexandriaPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Bryant HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Hayfield SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #111 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Vernon High is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Vernon High
Mount Vernon High is a public high school in Alexandria, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,953 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Vernon High
What grades does Mount Vernon High serve?
Mount Vernon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Vernon High?
Mount Vernon High has an enrollment of approximately 1,953 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Vernon High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Vernon High rank in VA?
Mount Vernon High ranks #839 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Mount Vernon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Vernon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mount Vernon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Vernon High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Vernon High a charter school?
No, Mount Vernon High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Vernon High a Title I school?
No, Mount Vernon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Vernon High?
59.2% of students at Mount Vernon High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (703) 619-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22309)
- 34,948
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22309; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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