Mount Pleasant High

434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

1,164 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant High School, located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a significant educational hub within the Providence Public School District. As a traditional public high school, it plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for its historic campus setting and its commitment to fostering academic growth alongside social and personal development.

Beyond its core academic programs, Mount Pleasant High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, arts programs, and student organizations that aim to cultivate school spirit and community engagement. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to address the unique needs of its students while navigating the challenges of an urban educational landscape. It remains a focal point for families in the 02908 area, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world opportunities.

1,164

Total Students

76.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant High
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	825
Black	163
Asian	31
Two or More	44
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
825 (72.2 %)
Black
163 (14.3 %)
White
67 (5.9 %)
Two or More
44 (3.8 %)
Asian
31 (2.7 %)
American Indian
12 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Providence
Phone:	(401)456-9181
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	794
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 348

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 250