I have one daughter who recently graduated and one whose a senior and about to. They both have benefitted from attending MP. My older daughter is attending UC berkeley and younger on her way to UC Davis. As you can see, this school more than prepared my girls and I fully recommend this school. The
... Read more environment is diverse and prepares the student for the world around them. Yes, there is bad and good, but so is live. Direction and support from the family is what makes the difference. If you are taking time to research this, then you know what I'm talking about. Good luck! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
MP is a great school! The teachers there definitely prepare their students for college.There is A LOT of opportunity for involvment whether it be a cultural club, sports, school government, etc. Which s somethig MP can offer that many schools cannot. Unfortunately MP can have a bad reputation, but
... Read more what needs to be understood by all is that every school has its 'bad' kids who hook up into the wrong crowd, and often times it has nothing to do with MP, but the STUDENT'S decisions. The staff strives to prepare you for the next step after high school which is what a high school should do! The school is small, but it has a family atmosphere because everybody knows everybody! The only downfall is the certain staff members, coaches included, are not always willing to make that extra step and they should! Overall I would suggest MP to anyone and everyone! Read less
Posted by a other on 10/29/08
The best school i think i could have ever went to the teacjers and staff make us all feel like family and help everyone that needs it
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Posted by a student on 10/06/08
The campus may not be as pleasant as it could be but the teacher are great!
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Posted by a student on 12/02/07
The school has greatly improved. The paint has been refinished and we got new lockers last school year. The bleachers by the football field are new too. The students are nice and most aren't quick to judge. The teachers are really great and have a passion for what they do. Most of my friends that
... Read more graduated this year(2007) went to UC's like Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Santa Cruz, and other UC's. Almost every student goes on to continue their education in college. The school also has a lot of fun activities like the annual Cardinal Holiday, the homecoming rally's, Bonfire, and other fun events. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/08/07
The school is diverse with good teachers. Communication paths between teachers and parents could use improvment. I've got a troublesome teen that has discovered drugs and gang activity at the school, and will either be tardy or at times will cut class. The dicipline seems lax until brought to the schools
... Read more attention, and then they get involved. I attended Mt. Pleasant in 1969 and it was a great school. From a 1 to 10 (ten being the best)I would give it a 3 based on my sons current situation with the kids he is hanging out with. The Principal is excellent and strives to work out problems, however my son has become lost in their system. We will consider a private school next. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/13/05
After 4 years of experience at Mt. Pleasant, I find it impossible to come up with even one generally positive comment. There are the obvious issues of funding for materials and building structures that cannot be solved by individual schools. However, there are so many issues that are within the easy
... Read more reach of each school to control. I have been denied assistance from the counselor assigned to my child with comments like 'he is old enough and should come in himself'. The office staff, with the exception of one or two people, is rude and not helpful to students and visiting parents. There is no consistency from class to class or grade to grade to provide logical transitions. There is no atmosphere of 'working together'. I feel that any success is in spite of the school rather than because of it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/05
A great school with such great teachers. The atmosphere is okay.
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Posted by a student on 12/11/04
Mt. Pleasant is a school that possesses a variety of qualities. Although there is a lack of academic opportunities and school spirit as a whole, the school does offer leadership roles along with extracurricular activities. They have student government (Class officers, Supreme Court Judges, Club officers,
... Read more representatives, etc) but the only problem is that students are not energized or hyped to indulge themselves into activities. One fault is due to the school system since the events and 'spirit' in usually instilled and encouraged in few students and a clique forms. On the course view, AP classes are available: English Lang & Lit (2 classes), Spanish, US Government, etc. Staff and students alike do make an attempt to make the best out of their school, but their attempts are not quite fulfilling. Perhaps the best feature is the diversity and security. No racial tension dominates and there's police security everyday on campus. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/18/04
MPHS is more than just a place where you can earn an education--its a place where friendships flourish, citizenship is rewarded and a place where you can find out the kind of person you are, or want to become. This school does have its faults, but doesn't each and every school? I am a recent graduate,
... Read more and the things that I learned from MP, you can't teach in a classroom. MP taught me very important life lessons and the importance of being a member of the community. I am still friends with those that I made there, and also hold much respect for the teachers I had there. Read less
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San Jose schools — Mount Pleasant High School is located at 1750 S White Rd, San Jose CA 95127. 1750 S White Rd is in the Evergreen neighborhood and 95127 ZIP code in San Jose, CA The school district for Mount Pleasant High School is the East Side Union High School District. Mount Pleasant High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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