Serving 104 students in grades 7-12, Mt Pleasant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mt Pleasant High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Pleasant High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
42%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant High School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant High School is ranked #320 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Mt Pleasant High School often compared to?
Mt Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turtle Mountain Community High School, Dunseith High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant High School?
104 students attend Mt Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mt Pleasant High School students are White, 42% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Pleasant High School?
Mt Pleasant High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Pleasant High School offer ?
Mt Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Pleasant High School part of?
Mt Pleasant High School is part of MT Pleasant 4 School District.
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