Mount Pleasant Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District. It enrolls 1200 students in grades 7-12. It is located off Pennsylvania Route 981.
Serving 284 students in grades 7-8, Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School's student population of 284 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1582 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is ranked #1582 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School?
284 students attend Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School?
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School part of?
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School is part of Mount Pleasant Area School District.
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