High Schools in Mount Pleasant Community School District

The Mount Pleasant Community School District in Iowa is home to two high schools: Mount Pleasant High School and WisdomQuest Education Center. While both schools have their strengths and weaknesses, the data suggests that the district may need to focus on improving academic achievement and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students.

Mount Pleasant High School is the larger of the two schools, with 582 students, and has slightly higher test scores than the district and state averages in some subjects. However, the school's test scores are still below the state average in many areas. The school also has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 45.02% and higher spending per student at $14,523, as well as a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7.

In contrast, WisdomQuest Education Center is a smaller, alternative high school with a focus on serving a more diverse student population. The school has lower statewide rankings, a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 65%, lower spending per student at $11,984, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.2. This suggests that the district may be allocating more resources to the larger, more traditional high school, potentially leading to disparities in the educational experiences and outcomes between the two schools.