Very Good
#1056 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
High School · Mt. Pleasant City School District · Mount Pleasant, MI
A Mt. Pleasant City School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1155 SOUTH ELIZABETH ST, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Pleasant Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Day TreatmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Way OasisEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is listed in Mt. Pleasant City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is a public high school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Mt. Pleasant City School District, serving approximately 1,093 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Pleasant Senior High School
What grades does Mt Pleasant Senior High School serve?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,093 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Pleasant Senior High School rank in MI?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks #1,056 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mt Pleasant Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Pleasant Senior High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Mt Pleasant Senior High School a charter school?
No, Mt Pleasant Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Pleasant Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Mt Pleasant Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
37.2% of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (989) 775-2201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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