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#268 of 302 schools in RI

Mount Pleasant High

High School · Providence · Providence, RI

A Providence high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation16.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$25,050
Chronic Absenteeism85.3%

Students at Mount Pleasant High score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
3%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
4%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
4%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2019
Math
2%
ELA
9%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Pleasant High 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,935/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), 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

$74,341

Median home value

$293,800

Median rent

$1,381/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
La Salle AcademyPrivate · tuition3.6private6–120.4 mi1,460Compare →
George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.0 mi24Compare →
E-cubed AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.4 mi336Compare →
North Providence HighEnrollment path unverified7.39–121.5 mi1,098Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Providence

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#37 of 37
District spending per student
$25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Pleasant High is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Pleasant High

Mount Pleasant High is a public high school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 1,113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Pleasant High

What grades does Mount Pleasant High serve?

Mount Pleasant High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mount Pleasant High?

Mount Pleasant High has an enrollment of approximately 1,113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Pleasant High rank in RI?

Mount Pleasant High ranks #268 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Mount Pleasant High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Pleasant High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Mount Pleasant High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Pleasant High has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mount Pleasant High a charter school?

No, Mount Pleasant High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Pleasant High a Title I school?

No, Mount Pleasant High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Pleasant High?

73.0% of students at Mount Pleasant High 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
1,113
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.3%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 02908)
39,661
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 02908; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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