Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Pleasant Senior High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant Senior High School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is ranked #731 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mt Pleasant Senior High School often compared to?
Mt Pleasant Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepherd High School, Beal City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
1,058 students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mt Pleasant Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Pleasant Senior High School offer ?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Pleasant Senior High School part of?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is part of MT. Pleasant City School District.
School Reviews
2 3/25/2020
Exceptional facilities, curriculum and faculty. The Graduate Who''s Who speaks for itself.
5 5/17/2016
With an advanced faculty and state of the art facilities, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools have produced a legion of globally accomplished alumni in all fields. Sciences, literature, the arts, athletics, and technological success make Mt. Pleasant Public an exception in today's academic climate. Highly regarded, the system still seems underrated.
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