Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Mount Pleasant High School

Q: Is Mount Pleasant High School a good school?

Mount Pleasant High School ranks 222 nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 35% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Mount Pleasant High School is a public high school serving 521 students in grades 9-12 in the Mount Pleasant Community School District in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The school has been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger in recent years, placing it in the middle of Iowa high schools.

While Mount Pleasant High School has had relatively stable 4-year graduation rates around 88%, the school has seen a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.6% to 36.2% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the 21.6% chronic absenteeism rate seen at the nearby WACO High School, Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School, Danville Junior-Senior High School, and New London Junior-Senior High School. Additionally, Mount Pleasant High School's test scores on the ISASP assessments are generally below the state averages, especially in mathematics.

The school's higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.89% to 45.02% in recent years, suggests it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population compared to the nearby schools, which have rates around 37-48%. While Mount Pleasant High School's spending per student of $14,523 in 2018-2019 is on the higher end, the academic outcomes do not seem to be commensurate with the investment, as the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 91 out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 222 out of 340 in 2024-2025.

545

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,523

Per pupil spending ?

39.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

(319) 385-7700

District: Mount Pleasant Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.7%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Asian:

4.8%

See top rated Iowa high schools

Compare Mount Pleasant High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg67%

Iowa avg69%

222^nd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

190^th of 313Mount Pleasant Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	222 of 340	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	246 of 338	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.7	225 of 336	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	197 of 332	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.6	206 of 327	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	195 of 327	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.6	203 of 320	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.2	175 of 325	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	71.1	91 of 320	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	61.9	137 of 324	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	82.7	30 of 322	90.7%	★★★★★
2013	59.3	161 of 351	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.7	190 of 351	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science73%+6 vs state

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Mathematics64%-3 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Mount Pleasant High School and help other families decide.

Rate Mount Pleasant High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Mount Pleasant High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Pleasant High School	Public	9-12	2104 S. Grand Avenue	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 385-7700	545	41	13.2	39.1%	407 (74.7%)	10 (1.8%)	80 (14.7%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.0%)	43.8	222^nd of 340 public high schools	34.7%		37.9	246^th of 338 public high schools	27.2%	24				72.8	69.3	70.7				57.7	64.9	69.0		72.8	$14,523	$290	$14,233
WisdomQuest Education Center	Public	10-12	401 E. Monroe Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 385-7709	26	1	26.2	61.5%	16 (61.5%)	1 (3.8%)	4 (15.4%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (15.4%)								(n/a)															$11,984	$82	$11,902
New London Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	101 Jack Wilson Dr	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 367-0500	284	23	12.1	41.2%	246 (86.6%)	15 (5.3%)	11 (3.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	33.4	264^th of 340 public high schools	22.4%		41	236^th of 338 public high schools	30.2%	28	70.3	53.7	75.6	65.9	66.7	64.9	73.0	78.0	71.1	48.8	55.6	72.2	73.3	72.2	$14,203	$251	$13,952
Danville Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 392-4222	289	18	16.0	37.7%	263 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	61.5	147^th of 340 public high schools	56.8%		48	207^th of 338 public high schools	38.8%	60		65.9	86.5	76.7	81.6	76.5		75.0	76.9	65.1	71.4	80.4	67.3	71.4	$12,852	$127	$12,724
Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 257-7701	198	15	13.1	51.0%	179 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	42.9	227^th of 340 public high schools	33.2%		24.5	282^nd of 338 public high schools	16.6%	55	66.7	62.5	67.7	74.1	75.0	70.0	70.8	58.3	54.8	66.7	64.3	56.7	48.4	64.3	$12,857	$210	$12,647
WACO High School	Public	7-12	706 N Pearl	Wayland	52654	Henry County	Waco Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 256-6200	241	22	10.9	40.7%	215 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	38	252^nd of 340 public high schools	25.9%		51.9	183^rd of 338 public high schools	45.9%	69		56.3	70.8	56.1	75.7	56.8		65.6	68.8	53.7	78.4	59.1	72.9	75.7	$15,055	$394	$14,661

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Pleasant High School

What district is Mount Pleasant High School in?

Mount Pleasant Community School District

How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 545 students attended Mount Pleasant High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Pleasant High School?

Students at Mount Pleasant High School are 75% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Mount Pleasant High School?

Mount Pleasant High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Salem Elementary School
Elementary : Van Allen Elementary School
Middle : Mount Pleasant Middle School

Is Mount Pleasant High School a good school?

Mount Pleasant High School ranks 222^nd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Mount Pleasant High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa High School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mount Pleasant High School!

Latest Iowa data All new data »

2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.