Mount Pleasant High School is a public high school located in Mount Pleasant, Texas and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Mount Pleasant Independent School District located in central Titus County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Mount Pleasant High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Pleasant High School's student population of 1,545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant High School is 0.48, 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
#1868 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers/lady Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant High School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant High School is ranked #1868 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mount Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Pleasant High School is 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
1,545 students attend Mount Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mount Pleasant High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Pleasant High School part of?
Mount Pleasant High School is part of Mount Pleasant Independent School District.
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