Mount Pleasant High

700 Walker Road
Mount Pleasant, NC 28124

www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/mountpleasanths

894 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Pleasant High School, located in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is a proud member of the Cabarrus County School district. Serving a community-oriented student body, the school is known for its strong focus on academic achievement and personal growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce, supported by a dedicated faculty committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Mount Pleasant High is deeply rooted in school spirit and tradition, often serving as a central hub for the surrounding community. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which help promote leadership, teamwork, and social development. By balancing rigorous academic standards with robust community involvement, Mount Pleasant High continues to strive toward its goal of cultivating well-rounded, responsible, and prepared citizens.

894

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pleasant High
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	114
Black	51
Asian	11
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
689 (77.1%)
Hispanic
114 (12.8%)
Black
51 (5.7%)
Two or More
27 (3.0%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cabarrus County Schools
Phone:	(704)260-6690
Website:	http://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/mountpleasanths
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 9 249

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 208

Grade 12 217