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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant High School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant High School's ranking?
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?
Mount Pleasant High School is part of Mount Pleasant Comm School District.
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