Mount Pleasant High

Summary:

Mount Pleasant High is a public high school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,164 students. The school is part of the Providence School District, which is ranked 48 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mount Pleasant High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island high schools over the past several years, with a ranking of 60 out of 61 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 12.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 47.8% statewide and 29.8% in the Providence district. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking among the lowest in the state for these groups.

Despite relatively high spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Mount Pleasant High's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Classical High School, which is a top-performing school in the state, and North Providence High, which also outperforms Mount Pleasant High. The school's challenges appear to be multifaceted, and addressing them will require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational outcomes for the students of Mount Pleasant High.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 434 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
       Providence, RI  02908


(401) 456-9181

District: Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 61 Rhode Island High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,325 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  1,164

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.9%
African American:
14.0%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Mount Pleasant High ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 10 ranked high schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), African American (14%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High is 15.1. 7 high schools in the Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Pleasant High is $17,325, which is the 5th highest among 10 high schools in the Providence School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Pleasant High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant High 60th of 61 Rhode Island public high schools. (See Mount Pleasant High in the ranking list.)

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Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 48th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Pleasant High

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Rank History for all students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 1.08 49th 49 0.0%
2010 7.07 48th 50 4.0%
2011 5.47 45th 45 0.0%
2012 4.69 45th 45 0.0%
2013 4.82 44th 45 2.2%
2014 2.96 47th 47 0.0%
2015 21.73 52nd 56 7.1%
2016 17.83 54th 57 5.3%
2017 18.39 46th 56 17.9%
2018 5.41 56th 57 1.8%
2019 4.99 58th 59 1.7%
2021 5.87 59th 59 0.0%
2022 8.83 54th 59 8.5%
2023 7.83 56th 60 6.7%
2024 5.64 60th 61 1.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.02 5th 7 28.6%
2024 12.06 10th 10 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.78 51st 54 5.6%
2023 11.66 53rd 58 8.6%
2024 6.59 58th 58 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.79 55th 58 5.2%
2023 10.17 49th 59 16.9%
2024 7.41 52nd 56 7.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.44 54th 54 0.0%
2023 6.47 53rd 56 5.4%
2024 4.05 56th 57 1.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.60 20th 28 28.6%
2023 25.67 22nd 26 15.4%
2024 8.57 28th 28 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.30 50th 53 5.7%
2024 7.34 53rd 54 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Pleasant High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.69 40th 43 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mount Pleasant High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 210 198 134 2 n/a n/a 0 1177
1989 585 207 202 149 2 n/a n/a 0 1145
1990 595 219 170 198 n/a n/a n/a 0 1182
1991 597 232 168 261 2 n/a n/a 0 1260
1992 590 306 187 355 3 n/a n/a 0 1441
1993 562 299 167 398 7 n/a n/a 0 1433
1994 511 314 139 398 7 n/a n/a 0 1369
1995 389 290 163 491 5 n/a n/a 0 1338
1996 389 290 163 491 5 n/a n/a 0 1338
1997 394 317 189 572 6 n/a n/a 0 1478
1998 385 329 192 674 7 n/a n/a 0 1587
1999 369 374 186 724 6 n/a n/a 0 1659
2000 299 348 167 749 8 n/a n/a 0 1571
2001 273 379 171 817 12 n/a n/a 0 1652
2002 247 396 155 831 12 n/a n/a 0 1641
2003 247 396 155 831 12 n/a n/a 0 1641
2004 227 390 116 834 12 n/a n/a 0 1579
2005 204 376 101 830 11 n/a n/a 0 1522
2006 162 354 70 722 13 n/a n/a 0 1321
2007 126 323 76 741 7 n/a n/a 0 1273
2008 120 375 81 798 9 n/a n/a 0 1383
2009 114 328 91 720 10 n/a n/a 0 1263
2010 109 318 82 722 10 n/a n/a 0 1241
2011 86 247 61 672 7 0 20 0 1093
2012 80 190 50 626 7 0 25 0 978
2013 57 211 35 552 8 0 21 0 884
2014 68 180 25 589 8 0 28 0 898
2015 71 174 17 569 8 0 29 0 868
2016 58 164 22 591 10 0 31 0 876
2017 69 144 23 603 11 0 32 0 882
2018 72 152 32 665 13 1 28 0 963
2019 60 148 32 640 14 0 27 0 921
2020 54 146 26 633 6 0 29 0 894
2021 80 174 32 819 12 1 43 0 1161
2022 77 177 26 838 11 1 40 4 1174
2023 67 163 31 825 12 1 44 21 1164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mount Pleasant High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1177 n/a n/a 43.3
1989 1145 n/a n/a 28.3
1990 1182 n/a n/a 31
1991 1260 62.7 20.0 32.3
1992 1441 77.0 18.7 35.4
1993 1433 77.4 18.5 35.6
1994 1369 77.0 17.8 31.3
1995 1338 75.6 17.7 56.9
1996 1338 75.6 17.7 56.9
1997 1478 84.0 17.6 59.3
1998 1587 92.0 17.3 49.7
1999 1659 97.0 17.1 59.7
2000 1571 101.0 15.6 65.9
2001 1652 85.5 19.3 62.2
2002 1641 n/a n/a 66.8
2003 1641 n/a n/a 66.8
2004 1579 110.0 14.4 61.2
2005 1522 110.0 13.8 41.8
2006 1321 110.0 12.0 66.2
2007 1273 89.0 14.3 50.7
2008 1383 76.0 18.2 67.5
2009 1263 80.0 13.6 81.2
2010 1241 79.0 15.7 77.9
2011 1093 78.0 14.0 72.3
2012 978 74.0 13.2 69.7
2013 884 67.0 13.1 83.3
2014 898 72.0 12.4 74.2
2015 868 71.0 12.2 74.8
2016 876 77.0 11.3 72.6
2017 882 72.2 12.2 88.9
2018 963 71.2 13.5 91.5
2019 921 72.2 12.7 87.4
2020 894 70.2 12.7 89
2021 1161 91.9 12.6 86
2022 1174 81.9 14.3 82.5
2023 1164 76.7 15.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mount Pleasant High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1177 n/a n/a 43.3
1989 1145 n/a n/a 28.3
1990 1182 n/a n/a 31
1991 1260 62.7 20.0 32.3
1992 1441 77.0 18.7 35.4
1993 1433 77.4 18.5 35.6
1994 1369 77.0 17.8 31.3
1995 1338 75.6 17.7 56.9
1996 1338 75.6 17.7 56.9
1997 1478 84.0 17.6 59.3
1998 1587 92.0 17.3 49.7
1999 1659 97.0 17.1 59.7
2000 1571 101.0 15.6 65.9
2001 1652 85.5 19.3 62.2
2002 1641 n/a n/a 66.8
2003 1641 n/a n/a 66.8
2004 1579 110.0 14.4 61.2
2005 1522 110.0 13.8 41.8
2006 1321 110.0 12.0 66.2
2007 1273 89.0 14.3 50.7
2008 1383 76.0 18.2 67.5
2009 1263 80.0 13.6 81.2
2010 1241 79.0 15.7 77.9
2011 1093 78.0 14.0 72.3
2012 978 74.0 13.2 69.7
2013 884 67.0 13.1 83.3
2014 898 72.0 12.4 74.2
2015 868 71.0 12.2 74.8
2016 876 77.0 11.3 72.6
2017 882 72.2 12.2 88.9
2018 963 71.2 13.5 91.5
2019 921 72.2 12.7 87.4
2020 894 70.2 12.7 89
2021 1161 91.9 12.6 86
2022 1174 81.9 14.3 82.5
2023 1164 76.7 15.1 80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Pleasant High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $559 (3.1%) $17,370 (96.9%) $17,929
2019 $875 (4.6%) $18,241 (95.4%) $19,115
2020 $947 (5.4%) $16,520 (94.6%) $17,467
2021 $1,216 (7.0%) $16,109 (93.0%) $17,325

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Pleasant High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 59 High schoolsRanks 56th of 60 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant High)15.318.4
 3.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)37.937.2
 0.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)60.155.3
 4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Pleasant High)815.7
 7.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)25.527.6
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)50.549.1
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9211164
 26.4%
African American148163
 10.1%
American Indian1412
 14.3%
Asian3231
 3.1%
Hispanic640825
 28.9%
Pacific Islander01
White6067
 11.7%
Two or More Races2744
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.4%80.1%
 7.3%


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Students at Mount Pleasant High are 71% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,164 students attended Mount Pleasant High.

Mount Pleasant High ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Rhode Island high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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