MOUNT PLEASANT AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Mount Pleasant Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mount Pleasant Area SD school district, located in Mount Pleasant, PA with about 645 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 41 teachers, Mount Pleasant Area HS 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.

Mount Pleasant Area Junior-Senior High School, located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Mount Pleasant Area School District. Situated at 265 State Street, the school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The district is committed to preparing students for future success by offering a curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and skill development.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit through its various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal growth, Mount Pleasant Area High School strives to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages students to contribute positively to their community. Further information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school news can be found on their official website at http://www.mpasd.net.

For more information, contact Mount Pleasant Area HS at (724) 547-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666-9041
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MOUNT PLEASANT AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mount Pleasant, PA with about 645 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
645
Teachers:
41.68
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 645 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNT PLEASANT AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.