Mount Pleasant Area JHS

265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

www.mpasd.net

310 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Mount Pleasant Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development during the critical middle-school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional needs.

As part of the broader Mount Pleasant Area School District, the junior high school emphasizes the integration of technology, community involvement, and student engagement. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their interests through athletics, arts, and various academic clubs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the district maintains an official website at http://www.mpasd.net.

310

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant Area JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
300 (96.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mount Pleasant Area SD
Phone:	(724)547-4100
Website:	http://www.mpasd.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 7 154

Grade 8 156