Mount Pleasant High School

Mount Pleasant High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2104 S Grand Ave,  Mount Pleasant, IA
Mount Pleasant Community School District
3.7
3.6
521 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
8.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.6%
Science
55.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
564:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
77.3%
Hispanic
11.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 146 Students
Iowa State University 91 Students
Southeastern Community College - Iowa 69 Students
University of Northern Iowa 64 Students
Indian Hills Community College 34 Students
Kirkwood Community College 33 Students
Central College 29 Students
Drake University 28 Students
Coe College 28 Students
Mount Mercy University 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 28 Students
Business 25 Students
Biology 21 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 71 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/13/2025
My experience in my high school was very good because it is a good learning environment and they have very good facilities. All the teachers that I have had have all been very helpful and I have learned a lot about life from them.
4.0 Senior
4/27/2021
It was pretty good but I have had issues with some teachers in the past but overall I've had a great experience at this school.
4.0 Senior
10/18/2018
This is a very good school. We have a great music department, if that interests you. I think most of the people that attend school here would agree that it's a good place to go.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
5.0 teacher
12/18/2020
My experience as an employee has been very rewarding. The schools leadership and community involvement is second to none! Love being a panther!!
principal
12/18/2020
The Mount Pleasant School District is a great place to work and learn. The community is also very supportive and works with the school to provide extra opportunities.
5.0 teacher
12/18/2020
This is a great place to work with great students and a supportive community.
5.0 parent
12/18/2020
Great school system and teachers that care about students.

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Mount Pleasant High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Pleasant, IA, in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, and is served by the Mount Pleasant Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 521 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Mount Pleasant High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $186,466. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wisdomquest Education Center, Mount Pleasant Christian School, Mount Pleasant Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Pleasant has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Pleasant High School.

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