For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 543 students in Mount Pleasant, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA are Mount Pleasant High School and Wisdomquest Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Mount Pleasant, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Wisdomquest Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA include Mount Pleasant High School and Wisdomquest Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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