Serving 902 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Mount Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Mount Pleasant High School's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
Mount Pleasant High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
6%
25%
White
80%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Mount Pleasant High School is ranked #607 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jay M Robinson High School, Hickory Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
902 students attend Mount Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mount Pleasant High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant High School part of?
Mount Pleasant High School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 6/14/2010we have moved all over the country and this is one of the best schools we have seen. The staff expects a lot from the kids and will help if they start to lag behind. One of it's greatest attributes is the band with Mr.Tulbert and Mr. Lee.Review Mount Pleasant High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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we have moved all over the country and this is one of the best schools we have seen. The staff expects a lot from the kids and will help if they start to lag behind. One of it's greatest attributes is the band with Mr.Tulbert and Mr. Lee.
Review Mount Pleasant High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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