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Pleasant Plains High School

Summary:

Pleasant Plains High School is a public high school serving 403 students in grades 9-12 in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, which is part of the Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 district.

This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Illinois high schools, with strong academic achievement, including higher proficiency rates than the state average in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 29.4% of 11th-grade students at Pleasant Plains High School were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.6% to 92.1% over the past 5 years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Pleasant Plains High School performs well across different student subgroups, with its male and female students, as well as its White and Special Education students, ranking in the top 40% to 50% of Illinois high schools.

While Pleasant Plains High School is a strong educational institution, it faces some challenges, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 23.8% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 35% of Illinois high schools in this category. When compared to nearby schools, Pleasant Plains High School generally outperforms its peers, such as Springfield High School and Lanphier High School, both part of the Springfield School District 186. However, nearby schools like Athens Senior High School and Porta High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 N Cartwright St
       Pleasant Plains, IL  62677-0320

(217) 626-1044

District: Pleasant Plains CUSD 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,849 Help


Feeder schools for Pleasant Plains High School:

Elementary:    Farmingdale Elementary School
Middle:    Pleasant Plains Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
African American:
2.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasant Plains High School ranks better than 79.9% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pleasant Plains High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), African American (2.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Plains High School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Pleasant Plains High School employs 32.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Plains High School is $13,849.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasant Plains High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Plains High School 140th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Pleasant Plains High School in the ranking list.)

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Pleasant Plains CUSD 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 189th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Plains High School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.99 149th 586 74.6%
2004 75.10 125th 592 78.9%
2005 63.66 226th 590 61.7%
2006 76.65 120th 596 79.9%
2007 86.32 52nd 612 91.5%
2008 79.19 113th 624 81.9%
2009 73.80 166th 632 73.7%
2010 81.94 92nd 643 85.7%
2011 70.61 214th 655 67.3%
2012 83.73 85th 665 87.2%
2013 75.61 157th 670 76.6%
2014 57.90 302nd 670 54.9%
2015 63.78 180th 614 70.7%
2016 44.19 351st 643 45.4%
2017 65.18 189th 642 70.6%
2018 73.61 138th 647 78.7%
2019 68.43 176th 701 74.9%
2021 84.39 92nd 688 86.6%
2022 61.53 244th 699 65.1%
2023 67.03 185th 699 73.5%
2024 74.93 140th 697 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.44 116th 453 74.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 59.69 130th 476 72.7%
2024 39.72 225th 482 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.31 213th 611 65.1%
2023 35.34 435th 644 32.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.27 179th 620 71.1%
2019 67.71 183rd 665 72.5%
2021 90.26 62nd 639 90.3%
2022 62.52 231st 658 64.9%
2023 65.84 190th 656 71.0%
2024 71.26 157th 664 76.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 125th 619 79.8%
2019 66.41 176th 675 73.9%
2021 70.86 151st 653 76.9%
2022 57.17 256th 664 61.4%
2023 65.20 188th 668 71.9%
2024 74.79 138th 668 79.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Plains High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.65 182nd 548 66.8%
2019 53.38 210th 552 62.0%
2021 65.22 152nd 553 72.5%
2022 48.85 267th 560 52.3%
2023 52.18 231st 557 58.5%
2024 58.30 190th 554 65.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasant Plains High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 246 n/a 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 250
1990 203 1 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 206
1991 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1992 214 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1993 238 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 259 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1995 300 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 300 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 321 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 360 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 350 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 339 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 377 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 363 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 363 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 385 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 384 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 7 394
2006 394 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 3 406
2007 375 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 6 391
2008 392 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 6 405
2009 399 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 9 422
2010 433 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 7 454
2011 445 5 2 3 0 0 7 0 462
2012 448 5 2 3 1 0 7 0 466
2013 438 5 5 2 1 0 5 0 456
2014 409 6 4 5 1 0 2 0 427
2015 415 3 4 7 1 0 1 0 431
2016 425 5 7 9 0 0 3 0 449
2017 395 6 9 9 0 0 4 0 423
2018 383 7 13 12 0 0 5 0 420
2019 385 9 10 9 2 0 5 0 420
2020 360 6 8 6 3 0 6 0 389
2021 376 11 10 7 4 0 7 0 415
2022 383 11 8 6 4 1 5 0 418
2023 367 10 6 7 4 1 8 0 403
2024 384 10 6 8 3 1 9 0 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pleasant Plains High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 17.3 14.4 n/a
1990 206 15.5 13.2 n/a
1991 205 16.7 12.2 n/a
1992 218 17.7 12.3 n/a
1993 241 19.0 12.7 n/a
1994 265 19.0 13.9 n/a
1995 303 23.1 13.1 n/a
1996 303 23.1 13.1 n/a
1997 323 23.0 14.0 n/a
1998 362 24.5 14.8 n/a
1999 354 28.0 12.6 n/a
2000 345 28.0 12.3 n/a
2001 379 28.0 13.5 n/a
2002 373 26.8 13.9 n/a
2003 373 26.8 13.9 n/a
2004 395 24.8 15.9 n/a
2005 394 25.8 15.3 0
2006 406 27.0 15.0 0
2007 391 29.0 13.5 0
2008 405 23.0 17.6 0
2009 422 24.0 17.6 0
2010 454 24.6 18.4 0
2011 462 23.6 19.5 0
2012 466 24.6 18.8 8.2
2013 456 30.9 14.7 4.8
2014 427 26.8 15.9 8.4
2015 431 25.0 17.2 10.7
2016 449 27.0 16.6 11.8
2017 423 30.0 14.1 13.7
2018 420 31.0 13.5 11
2019 420 27.7 15.1 12.6
2020 389 28.5 13.6 14.1
2021 415 n/a n/a n/a
2022 418 30.2 13.8 14.1
2023 403 32.5 12.4 n/a
2024 421 32.7 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pleasant Plains High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 250 17.3 14.4 n/a
1990 206 15.5 13.2 n/a
1991 205 16.7 12.2 n/a
1992 218 17.7 12.3 n/a
1993 241 19.0 12.7 n/a
1994 265 19.0 13.9 n/a
1995 303 23.1 13.1 n/a
1996 303 23.1 13.1 n/a
1997 323 23.0 14.0 n/a
1998 362 24.5 14.8 n/a
1999 354 28.0 12.6 n/a
2000 345 28.0 12.3 n/a
2001 379 28.0 13.5 n/a
2002 373 26.8 13.9 n/a
2003 373 26.8 13.9 n/a
2004 395 24.8 15.9 n/a
2005 394 25.8 15.3 0
2006 406 27.0 15.0 0
2007 391 29.0 13.5 0
2008 405 23.0 17.6 0
2009 422 24.0 17.6 0
2010 454 24.6 18.4 0
2011 462 23.6 19.5 0
2012 466 24.6 18.8 8.2
2013 456 30.9 14.7 4.8
2014 427 26.8 15.9 8.4
2015 431 25.0 17.2 10.7
2016 449 27.0 16.6 11.8
2017 423 30.0 14.1 13.7
2018 420 31.0 13.5 11
2019 420 27.7 15.1 12.6
2020 389 28.5 13.6 14.1
2021 415 n/a n/a n/a
2022 418 30.2 13.8 14.1
2023 403 32.5 12.4 n/a
2024 421 32.7 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pleasant Plains High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.6%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.6%25.4%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%21.2%
201899.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.8%25.8%
201999.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%54.6%
202199.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.8%
202298.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.8%98.8%98.1%
202399.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.5%98.5%
202498.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.3%98.6%98.3%97.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasant Plains High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $627 (5.1%) $11,657 (94.9%) $12,284
2020 $24 (0.2%) $12,019 (99.8%) $12,043
2021 $22 (0.1%) $18,647 (99.9%) $18,670
2022 $22 (0.1%) $18,647 (99.9%) $18,670
2023 $82 (0.6%) $13,706 (99.4%) $13,788
2024 $33 (0.2%) $13,816 (99.8%) $13,849

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Plains High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 176th of 701 High schoolsRanks 185th of 699 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains High School)41.123.5
 17.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)41.123.5
 17.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains High School)47.831.6
 16.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)47.831.6
 16.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Pleasant Plains High School)26.361.6
 35.3%
   End of Course Science (Pleasant Plains CUSD 8)26.361.6
 35.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students420403
 4%
African American910
 11.1%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic97
 22.2%
Pacific Islander01
White385367
 4.7%
Two or More Races58
 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Plains High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended Pleasant Plains High School.

Pleasant Plains High School ranks 140th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Pleasant Plains High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Farmingdale Elementary School
Middle : Pleasant Plains Middle School

Students at Pleasant Plains High School are 91% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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