Serving 609 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Area High School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Area High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Pleasant Area High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southmoreland Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant Area High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Area High School?
609 students attend Mount Pleasant Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mount Pleasant Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Area High School?
Mount Pleasant Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Area High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Area High School part of?
Mount Pleasant Area High School is part of Mount Pleasant Area SD School District.
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