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 730 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Hill High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Pleasant Hill, MO, covering approximately 75.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to its furthest point.
- 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 730 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #954 out of 2,076 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, Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 89.3%.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill High School?
730 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 10/10/2025
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 [email protected]
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