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Mount Pleasant Area High School

Mount Pleasant Area SD · Westmoreland County · 265 State Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666.0

(724)547-4100

6/10
#290
Rank 290 out of 625
Top 46%
English Language Arts6/10 · #268 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #288 · 54th percentile
Science5/10 · #349 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mount Pleasant Area High School sits in a small Western Pennsylvania town about an hour southeast of Pittsburgh, where the community takes genuine pride in its schools and the pace of life feels a world away from the city. Academics here are solidly mid-tier across the board, making it a comfortable fit for families who value a well-rounded small-town experience over cutthroat competition. If you're drawn to Westmoreland County for its affordability, tight-knit neighborhoods, and easy access to the Laurel Highlands, this school fits naturally into that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

140 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
138 (99%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged43 (31%)
Students with Disabilities16 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

597
Enrollment
40.9
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

90%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
14.5%
AP Participation
of students
86
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #445 · 33rd percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found