Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Plano High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plano High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Plano, IL, covering approximately 30.9 square miles. The area is typically a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plano High School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plano High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plano High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plano High School's ranking?
Plano High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plano High School often compared to?
Plano High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evanston Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plano High School?
The graduation rate of Plano High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Plano High School?
757 students attend Plano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plano High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plano High School?
Plano High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plano High School offer ?
Plano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plano High School part of?
Plano High School is part of Plano CUSD 88 School District.
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