Mount Pleasant High School

5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809

de50000195.schoolwires.net/mphs

1,084 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant High School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a prominent secondary institution within the Brandywine School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular offerings. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both their intellectual curiosities and personal interests through various clubs, athletic programs, and service organizations.

Academically, Mount Pleasant is known for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique specialized programs. The school prides itself on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. With a focus on community engagement and student leadership, Mount Pleasant High School remains a cornerstone of the Wilmington educational landscape, striving to help every student reach their full potential.

1,084

Total Students

71.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	110
Black	519
Asian	48
Two or More	52
American Indian	7

Black
519 (47.9%)
White
348 (32.1%)
Hispanic
110 (10.1%)
Two or More
52 (4.8%)
Asian
48 (4.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandywine School District
Phone:	(302)762-7125
Website:	http://de50000195.schoolwires.net/mphs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 288

Grade 10 272

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 274