Serving 1,117 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Pleasant Senior High School's student population of 1,117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 0.48, 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
#686 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #686 out of 2,925 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
1,117 students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mt Pleasant Senior High School students are White, 9% 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 16:1, 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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