MOUNT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL

Mount Pleasant High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Brandywine School District school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 1,024 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 73 teachers, Mount Pleasant High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mount Pleasant High School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a prominent secondary institution within the Brandywine School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular offerings. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their intellectual curiosities and personal interests through various clubs, athletic programs, and service organizations.

Academically, Mount Pleasant is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique specialized programs. The school prides itself on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. With a focus on community engagement and student leadership, Mount Pleasant High School remains a cornerstone of the Wilmington educational landscape, striving to help every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Mount Pleasant High School at (302) 762-7125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809-2198
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MOUNT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, DE with about 1,024 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,024
Teachers:
73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,024 students

Black or African American
45.5%
White
43.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.