Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Pleasantville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasantville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Pleasantville, IA, encompassing approximately 117.5 square miles. Within this area, most students can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasantville High School's student population of 241 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leaders in Learning
School Rankings
Pleasantville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasantville High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Trojan Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasantville High School's ranking?
Pleasantville High School is ranked #444 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pleasantville High School often compared to?
Pleasantville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knoxville High School, Pcm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasantville High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasantville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pleasantville High School?
241 students attend Pleasantville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pleasantville High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasantville High School?
Pleasantville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasantville High School offer ?
Pleasantville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasantville High School part of?
Pleasantville High School is part of Pleasantville Comm School District.
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