- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Pleasant, MI
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Pleasant Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262475006135
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Pleasant Senior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI.
School address
District: Mt. Pleasant City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262475006135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mt Pleasant Senior High School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 262475006135 · Mount Pleasant, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 15.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students)
Mt Pleasant Senior High School held near 1,093 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mt Pleasant Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
1,066 students
- Mt Pleasant Mi
Mt Pleasant Middle School
666 students
- Fancher School
Fancher School
431 students
- Pullen Element 303
Pullen Elementary School
303 students
- Mary Mcguire S 276
Mary Mcguire School
276 students
- Vowles School 235
Vowles School
235 students
What this shows Mt Pleasant Senior High School reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Pleasant Senior High School compares
Mt Pleasant Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,449
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Mt Pleasant Senior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Mt. Pleasant City School District reports $15,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Pleasant Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fancher School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pullen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Mcguire School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vowles School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Pleasant Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,066 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Pleasant Senior High School
How many students attend Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Pleasant, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 1,093 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
38.0% of students at Mt Pleasant Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Pleasant Senior High School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Pleasant Senior High School?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mt Pleasant Senior High School rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Pleasant City School District?
Besides Mt Pleasant Senior High School, Mt. Pleasant City School District also operates Mt Pleasant Middle School (666 students), Fancher School (431 students), and Pullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Mt. Pleasant City School District district page for the complete list.