Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill High School serves 676 students in grades 9-12.
Pleasant Hill High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pleasant Hill High School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 2091 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill High School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Hill High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill High School?
676 students attend Pleasant Hill High School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
92% of Pleasant Hill High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill High School?
Pleasant Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill High School offer ?
Pleasant Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
Pleasant Hill high school....not much to say just yet but registration is on August 1st and i am going to be a new student. So far i throughly enjoy the school. The staff were polite and its a bigger school than what im use to....but if anyone has any advice or "dos" and "donts" of pleasant hill high school then please feel free to email me at Grim2Die@gmail.com
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