Serving 582 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Mount Pleasant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mount Pleasant High School is ranked #808 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mount Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New London Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
582 students attend Mount Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mount Pleasant High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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?
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