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The Mount Vernon School
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  • Private, Christian (General)
  • ATLANTA, GA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade B+

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February
Application Fee
$100
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$29,975
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid
$10,000
From The Mount Vernon School

As a co-educational day school for more than 1200 students in Preschool through Grade 12, Mount Vernon is a destination for students who want to design a better world.

Students who attend The Mount Vernon School are empowered to discover, explore, learn, design, create, and effect change. The School provides a platform for possibilities with limitless paths for impact where learning is amplified through real world problem solving. Students have big ideas and when their teachers really know each individual’s curiosities and passions, incredible things can happen.

Celebrating its 50th year & 15th graduating class, Mount Vernon is expanding its footprint with graduates being accepted to schools such as Harvard University, Stanford University, United States Military Academy West Point, Barnard College, American University, University of California-Santa Barbara, Georgetown College, Swarthmore College, University of Colorado, Auburn University, Georgia Tech, and University of Georgia.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1250
104 responses
Average ACT
30
102 responses

Mount Vernon Online

academic spotlight

The Mount Vernon School Online offers rising grade 9 students and their families a flexible asynchronous high school experience. The online program leverages Mount Vernon's same design thinking, interdisciplinary and competency-based approach to learning. The program offers a robust list of courses students can choose from as well as access to learning coaches and world-class college counselors.

Culture & Safety

Poll
90%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responses
Poll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 37 responses
  • The Mustang Rally
    32%
  • Homecoming/Prom
    16%
  • Prefect System
    14%
  • Convocation
    11%
  • The Christmas Arts Showcase
    11%
  • Pep rallies
    5%
  • after-school programs and activities
    3%

Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,235
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$9,260
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    Yes
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National
17:1
Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 15 responses
Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 15 responses
Poll
87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 15 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
86%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$86,548
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,490
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$490,200
National
$244,900

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