Mt. Vernon School Corporation (MVCSC) is proud to announce that Mt. Vernon High School (MVHS) has once again been recognized as a U.S. News Best High School for the 2025–2026 academic year. This marks the third consecutive year MVHS has earned this prestigious recognition.

MVHS ranked in the top 40% nationally among nearly 18,000 public high schools evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. The school also performed exceptionally well at the state and local levels, ranking 39th in Indiana and 16th among high schools in the Indianapolis metro area. Read the full report HERE.

MVHS Principal, Brooke Tharp, commented, “We are proud that Mt. Vernon High School has been named among the top schools in our county, metro area, state, and nation by U.S. News & World Report. This honor reflects the dedication of our students and teachers to academic excellence. As we grow, our focus remains on providing a positive, engaging learning environment that prepares every student for success.”

Rankings are based on a range of performance indicators, including graduation rates, state assessments, and college readiness, measured from data from the 2022-2023 school year. Data sources include the College Board, the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data, and state test results. MVHS earned an overall score of 86.74 out of 100, as well as a 91.9th percentile score on the SAT and other state evaluations, which indicates that the school exceeded expectations for overall student performance. 

A key component of college readiness includes access to Advanced Placement (AP®) and Dual Credit courses. Based on College Board data, 38% of MVHS seniors participated in at least one AP® exam, and 26% passed at least one. The school earned a college readiness score of 29.1, highlighting its dedication to preparing students for postsecondary success.

MVCSC celebrates the continued success and commitment of the students and staff at Mt. Vernon High School. Their hard work reflects the district’s mission to engage, inspire, and empower students to grow and thrive.