- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Providence, RI
Mount Pleasant High
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440090000232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #3 of 16
- high schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant High ranks #3 of 16 high schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Mount Pleasant High held near 1,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 440090000232 · Providence, RI High · MID · TRAD
997 enr · 13.1:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Mount Pleasant High held near 1,113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.7 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- This school
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- Roger Williams
Roger Williams Middle
786 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant High reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant High compares
Mount Pleasant High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 91% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 13.9%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Mount Pleasant High is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger Williams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Providence
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Classical High School
Standard public school
1,116 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,050 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr
Vocational / career-technical school
817 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hope High School
Standard public school
775 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Providence Career Technical
Vocational / career-technical school
759 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
Standard public school
685 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant High
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High?
Mount Pleasant High has 997 students enrolled. It is a high school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,164 (2022-23) → 1,113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 High?
75.8% of students at Mount Pleasant High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant High?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant High?
Mount Pleasant High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mount Pleasant High rank among high schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant High ranks #3 of 16 high schools in Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Mount Pleasant High, Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students), Central High School (1,050 students), and Governor Christopher Delsesto (818 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.