Pleasanton High School
Tel:
(913) 352-8701
- Pleasanton High School serves 178 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Pleasanton High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pleasanton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Pleasanton High School's student population of 178 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Pleasanton High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Pleasanton High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #983 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 90% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.54 |
| ||
| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 86% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 24% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasanton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Pleasanton High School is Jayhawk-linn High School (6.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pleasanton Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasanton Pleasanton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 205 students
0.0 miles
1205 Ash
Pleasanton, KS 66075
(913) 352-8531 0.0 PK-6 205 - Mound City Jayhawk Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 347 students
5.7 miles
415 S 6th St
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2519 5.7 PK-6 347 - Mound City Jayhawk-linn High School Grades: 7-12 | 252 students
6.4 miles
14675 Ks Hwy 52
Mound City, KS 66056
(913) 795-2224 6.4 7-12 252 - Hume Hume High School Grades: 7-12 | 66 students
9.2 miles
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411 9.2 7-12 66 - Hume Hume Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 85 students
9.3 miles
9163 Sw 2nd Street
Hume, MO 64752
(660) 643-7411 9.3 PK-6 85
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
