Mount Pleasant High School is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Mount Pleasant 51±¬ÁÏs district.
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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Pleasant Senior High School's student population of 1,093 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,093 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ollie The Oiler
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Pleasant Senior High School's ranking?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is ranked #731 out of 3,069 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 85%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
1,093 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, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 51±¬ÁÏs 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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