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Mount Pleasant High School

5201 Washington Street Extensi, Wilmington, DE, 19809

About Mount Pleasant High School

Mount Pleasant High School is a top public high school in Wilmington, Delaware that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is a key part of the Brandywine School District and teaches about 1,000 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. It is known as one of the best schools because of how hard its classes are. It has a strong curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses, which 39% of students take. There are a lot of different kinds of students, and 66% of them are minorities. Mount Pleasant High School has a steady level of academic success, with 49% of students being proficient in reading and 18% in math. The school helps students get ready for college by giving them the SAT and ACT, which are standard entrance exams. The school is one of the best in the area because it has a good reputation in the community and a supportive environment. Its main strengths are its many academic paths and its dedication to making sure that graduates are ready for the promise of success in college, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Mount Pleasant High School Contact Information

Address

5201 Washington Street Extensi, Wilmington, DE, 19809

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Phone

(302) 762-7125

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 49% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
13
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1074
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 73 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mount Pleasant High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.99%
Asian 5.12%
Hispanic 8.66%
Black 47.3%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 0.74%
White
33.99%
Asian
5.12%
Hispanic
8.66%
Black
47.3%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
0.74%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1074
50.84%
546 Female
49.16%
528 Male

Student Population

1074 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mount Pleasant High School's International Baccalaureate (IB) program is still the best. Recently, the school held seminars to help students get ready for global tests. The school's Robotics team did well in recent regional meets, showing that they are very good at programming and engineering. The school community is also focused on sustainability projects, such as student-led efforts to lower the building's environmental impact by recycling and saving energy.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Mount Pleasant High School?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Mount Pleasant High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Mount Pleasant High School?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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