Pleasant Hope High School is a public high school located in Pleasant Hope, Missouri, USA, a small town about 23 miles north of Springfield, Missouri.
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Hope High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Hope High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Hope High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hope High School is 0.12, 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
#1704 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hope High School's ranking?
Pleasant Hope High School is ranked #1704 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pleasant Hope High School often compared to?
Pleasant Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion C. Early High School, Republic High School, Parkview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Hope High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Hope High School?
241 students attend Pleasant Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pleasant Hope High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Hope High School?
Pleasant Hope High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hope High School offer ?
Pleasant Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Hope High School part of?
Pleasant Hope High School is part of Pleasant HOPE R-VI School District.
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