MOUNT PLEASANT H S

2110 N EDWARDS AVE
MOUNT PLEASANT, TX 75455

(903)575-2020

www.mpisd.net/mphs/

1,521 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant High School, located in Mount Pleasant, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Mount Pleasant Independent School District. As a mid-sized public high school, it acts as a central hub for the community’s academic and extracurricular life. The school is known for fostering a diverse student body and offering a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, ranging from core academic curriculum to various career and technical education (CTE) pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mount Pleasant High School maintains a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement. The campus is home to a variety of competitive athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student organizations that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth through sports, arts, and leadership activities, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to excel both personally and academically before moving on to their post-graduation goals.

1,521

Total Students

121.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOUNT PLEASANT H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	1,080
Black	146
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,080 (71.0 %)
White
257 (16.9 %)
Black
146 (9.6 %)
Two or More
23 (1.5 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MOUNT PLEASANT ISD
Phone:	(903)575-2020
Website:	http://www.mpisd.net/mphs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 411

Grade 10 391

Grade 11 358

Grade 12 361