Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Plattsburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plattsburg High's attendance zone covers the entire Plattsburg school district, encompassing approximately 148.3 square miles. The zone typically requires a 10-15 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to its edge and a maximum of 10.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plattsburg High School's student population of 200 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Plattsburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plattsburg High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plattsburg High School's ranking?
Plattsburg High School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plattsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Plattsburg High School is 90%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Plattsburg High School?
200 students attend Plattsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Plattsburg High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plattsburg High School?
Plattsburg High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plattsburg High School offer ?
Plattsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plattsburg High School part of?
Plattsburg High School is part of Clinton County R-III School District.
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