Plattsmouth High School is a public high school located in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States. It enrolls roughly 500 students. Its previous location was located on Main Street. It shared the building with the Middle School until later moving into its next location in the late 1970s.
Serving 474 students in grades 9-12, Plattsmouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plattsmouth High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 61.3 square miles around Plattsmouth, NE. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plattsmouth High School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1203
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plattsmouth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plattsmouth High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Blue Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plattsmouth High School's ranking?
Plattsmouth High School is ranked #704 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Plattsmouth High School often compared to?
Plattsmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conestoga Jr/sr High School, Louisville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plattsmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plattsmouth High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Plattsmouth High School?
474 students attend Plattsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Plattsmouth High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plattsmouth High School?
Plattsmouth High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plattsmouth High School offer ?
Plattsmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plattsmouth High School part of?
Plattsmouth High School is part of Plattsmouth Community Schools.
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