WISDOMQUEST EDUCATION CENTER

WisdomQuest Education Center is a public high school that is part of the Mount Pleasant Comm School District school district, located in Mount Pleasant, IA with about 30 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, WisdomQuest Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **WisdomQuest Education Center** in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, functions as an alternative high school program rather than a traditional comprehensive high school. It is operated under the umbrella of the Mount Pleasant Community School District and is specifically designed to support students who may not be thriving in a conventional classroom setting. The program offers a more flexible, personalized approach to learning, allowing students to work at their own pace to meet graduation requirements and earn their high school diplomas.

The center focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes credit recovery, social-emotional growth, and individualized academic attention. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing alternative instructional strategies, WisdomQuest aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out or those who simply benefit from a non-traditional educational structure. The school serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students—regardless of their academic journey—have a structured pathway to achieve academic success and prepare for life after graduation.

For more information, contact WisdomQuest Education Center at (319) 385-7709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 E Madison St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
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WISDOMQUEST EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Mount Pleasant, IA with about 30 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
30
Teachers:
2
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 30 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WISDOMQUEST EDUCATION CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.3%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
3.3%

Female
33.3%
Male
66.7%

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.