Mount Pleasant High School

700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 860 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mount Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Mount Pleasant High School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Mount Pleasant High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#440 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
42%
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61%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
9%
20%
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Black
7%
25%
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White
81%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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92%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Pleasant High School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant High School is ranked #440 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mount Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jay M Robinson High School, Hickory Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
860 students attend Mount Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mount Pleasant High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina 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 Cabarrus County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   6/14/2010
we have moved all over the country and this is one of the best schools we have seen. The staff expects a lot from the kids and will help if they start to lag behind. One of it's greatest attributes is the band with Mr.Tulbert and Mr. Lee.
- Posted by Parent - sjgol

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 860 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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