Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Plains High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Pleasant Plains High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Plains High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pleasant Plains High School is ranked #1078 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Plains High School often compared to?
Pleasant Plains High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Plains High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Plains High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Plains High School?
403 students attend Pleasant Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Plains High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Plains High School?
Pleasant Plains High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Plains High School offer ?
Pleasant Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasant Plains High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 403 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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