For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 571 students in Mount Pleasant, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA are Mount Pleasant High School and Wisdomquest Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Mount Pleasant, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Pleasant, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wisdomquest Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Gr: 10-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Pleasant, IA include Mount Pleasant High School and Wisdomquest Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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