Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Plattsburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plattsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Plattsburg High School's student population of 187 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plattsburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plattsburg High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plattsburg High School's ranking?
Plattsburg High School is ranked #914 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Plattsburg High School?
187 students attend Plattsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Plattsburg High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 10:1, 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
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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