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Mt Pleasant Senior High School vs. Beal City High School

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School Overview

School
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Beal City High School
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Beal City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,093 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 403 students in grades 6-12, Beal City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,093 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beal City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt Pleasant Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beal City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt Pleasant Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beal City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Pleasant City School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beal City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beal City Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#888 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#598 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt Pleasant Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beal City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
53%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beal City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beal City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beal City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≥90%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Beal City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt Pleasant Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beal City High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Grade 7 Students
-
68
Grade 8 Students
-
58
Grade 9 Students
308
60
Grade 10 Students
281
58
Grade 11 Students
261
53
Grade 12 Students
243
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Pleasant City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beal City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beal City Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt Pleasant Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beal City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beal City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt Pleasant Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Pleasant City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beal City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beal City Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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