Serving 130 students in grades 7-12, Pleasanton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasanton High School's student population of 130 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasanton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasanton High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasanton High School's ranking?
Pleasanton High School is ranked #692 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasanton High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasanton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pleasanton High School?
130 students attend Pleasanton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pleasanton High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasanton High School?
Pleasanton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pleasanton High School offer ?
Pleasanton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pleasanton High School part of?
Pleasanton High School is part of Pleasanton Public Schools School District.
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