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 484 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plattsmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Plattsmouth High School's student population of 484 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1203
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Plattsmouth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plattsmouth High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil, Lil Blue
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plattsmouth High School's ranking?
Plattsmouth High School is ranked #666 out of 902 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plattsmouth High School?
484 students attend Plattsmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Plattsmouth High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 School District.
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