Pleasant Hill High School is a public high school located in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, United States. PHHS serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Pleasant Hill R-III School District.
Serving 720 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Hill High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pleasant Hill High School's student population of 720 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill High School is 0.21, 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
#829 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill High School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill High School is ranked #829 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Hill High School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisonville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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?
720 students attend Pleasant Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pleasant Hill High School students are White, 5% 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 Pleasant Hill High School?
Pleasant Hill High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill High School offer ?
Pleasant Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hill High School part of?
Pleasant Hill High School is part of Pleasant Hill R-III School District.
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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