Serving 1,209 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Pleasant High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Pleasant High School's student population of 1,209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Pleasant High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pleasant High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4534 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
75%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Pleasant High School's ranking?
Mt. Pleasant High School is ranked #4534 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mt. Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mt. Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Pleasant High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant High School?
1,209 students attend Mt. Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mt. Pleasant High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pleasant High School?
Mt. Pleasant High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mt. Pleasant High School offer ?
Mt. Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Pleasant High School part of?
Mt. Pleasant High School is part of East Side Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Mt. Pleasant High School located?
Mt. Pleasant High School is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.
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