Platte County High School

1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,319 students in grades 9-12, Platte County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Platte County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Platte County High School's student population of 1,319 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Platte County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte County High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#337 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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46%
37%
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63%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
77%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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92%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platte County High School's ranking?
Platte County High School is ranked #337 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Platte County High School often compared to?
Platte County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Platte High School, North Platte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platte County High School?
The graduation rate of Platte County High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Platte County High School?
1,319 students attend Platte County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Platte County High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte County High School?
Platte County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Platte County High School offer ?
Platte County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Platte County High School part of?
Platte County High School is part of Platte County R-III School District.

School Reviews

1   2/11/2021
I have been a student at this school for two years, been in the district for 11 years, and have had a family in this district for as long as I can remember. As a student my review may not be given as much thought as the other reviews here, but I'd very much appreciate the time anyone takes to read this review. Let me start by saying it is very hard as a longtime student to rate their school. I've had bad experiences as well as pleasant ones here. So am not going to rant about the time I failed a test, or waste your time by gloating about the time I passed one. Instead Ill be looking the school it's self as a whole and try to give an honest, unbiased review. My main concern with a school is does this school care for the wellbeing of its students, and will it give them the tools they need to succeed? Unfortunately, this will depend on your assigned teacher. Many teachers at this school will care for their students and support their educational career. I know teachers who would jump through flaming hoops for their students and will go beyond what they're payed for to make sure their students succeed. However, this isn't universal. There are unfortunately a few teachers who doesn't care as much for their students. I've had teachers who give weird looks to students, who would threaten students, and have said multiple racist and misogynistic remarks to students. While these teachers are unacceptable, it's usually not something that's against the school it's self, just some people who are hired. I've had a science teacher who said that she wasn't a good fit to teach an Islamic student and have asked a student to give her enough patience to prevent her from hanging one of her students. So while I think they should reassess their staff I don't blame the school as an employee wouldn't act in such a way in front of their employer. There is almost no way for the administration to know how their staff treats students behind closed doors. But what I do blame the school for is the state of the building. Imagine going to use the restroom at your school that claims to prioritize safety and find that the bathroom stalls don't have doors. Imagine having to hold your contents in until you get home because you don't feel comfortable using the restroom where anyone can see you doing your business. And imagine going to a school assembly where you're told that the restrooms don't have stall doors because some people in a past class, who may have already graduated, had the idea to vandalize the door. This is the life of a high schooler at Platte County High School. I understand the intention of punishing the students who decided to knock down the stall doors by not having them reinstalled. But it is not fair that the rest of the student body has to suffer because of the poor actions of a few students. Why must the student body have to feel unsafe at their own schools because the administration doesn't want to pay to have doors reinstalled in the stalls? Thank you for your time, I understand if I am seen as someone who's just crying over a few bad incidents I had at this school, but I really do appreciate the time you took to read my review if you made it this far. Thank you.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
1   8/12/2018
We moved because there was not enough training for staff. If you are college bound or special needs this is not the district for you.
- Posted by Parent - Past parent of 3 in district
5   5/21/2012
QUALITY LEADERSHIP VERY GOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- Posted by Parent - JEROB

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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