Mt Vernon Area Career Center

Mt Vernon Area Career Center is a 9-12 campus of reasonably sized scale in Mount Vernon, Illinois, overseen by Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE, teacheing students from the surrounding community in grades 11 through 12.

Operationally, Mt Vernon Area Career Center answers to Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In the broader community, census data for Jefferson County shows median household income runs about $63,118, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Jefferson County's 31 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,314 students), Mt Vernon Area Career Center is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Mount Vernon High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a rural site.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.