Mount Vernon High School vs Steinmetz College Prep HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 418 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,233 students
Steinmetz College Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Illinois | Steinmetz College Prep HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 691 | #626 of 691 |
| National rank | #13980 of 16,910 | #16235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,233 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 13.9).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 87.6%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 1,230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Vernon High School better than Steinmetz College Prep HS?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon High School ranks higher (27.0 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Vernon High School and Steinmetz College Prep HS?
About 418 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon High School: 1,233. Steinmetz College Prep HS: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon High School and Steinmetz College Prep HS rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon High School is 475th of 691 and Steinmetz College Prep HS is 626th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).