Student Diversity
Mount Vernon High School has students representing more than 50 countries and 30 languages. In 2007-2008, Mount Vernon's student body was 34.63% Black (Not of Hispanic Origin); 30.62% White (Not of Hispanic Origin); 22.56% Hispanic; 6.12% Asian or Pacific Islander and 6.07% Other.
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