- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Pleasant, TX
Mount Pleasant H S
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483176003535
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mount Pleasant, TX.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483176003535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Mount Pleasant H S held near 1,545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.7 → 122.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483176003535 · Mount Pleasant, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,557 enr · 12.9:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant J H (713 students)
Mount Pleasant H S held near 1,545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.7 → 122.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Pleasant H S
1,557 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant J H
713 students
- P E Wallace Mi
P E Wallace Middle
698 students
- Annie Sims El 508
Annie Sims El
508 students
- E C Brice El 485
E C Brice El
485 students
- Child Developm 416
Child Development Center
416 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant H S reports 1,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant H S compares
Mount Pleasant H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,557
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 16.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Mount Pleasant H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Isd reports $12,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| P E Wallace Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Sims El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E C Brice El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Child Development Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant H S
How many students attend Mount Pleasant H S?
Mount Pleasant H S has 1,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Pleasant, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,521 (2022-23) → 1,545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant H S is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Pleasant H S?
79.4% of students at Mount Pleasant H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant H S?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant H S is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant H S?
Mount Pleasant H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Pleasant H S rank among high schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mount Pleasant, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Isd?
Besides Mount Pleasant H S, Mount Pleasant Isd also operates Mount Pleasant J H (713 students), P E Wallace Middle (698 students), and Annie Sims El (508 students). See the Mount Pleasant Isd district page for the complete list.