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Pleasanton High

Summary:

Pleasanton High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 178 students in Pleasanton, Kansas, which is part of the Pleasanton School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pleasanton High schools in Kansas over the past decade, with its highest ranking being 178 out of 326 schools in the 2014-2015 school year.

Pleasanton High consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.79% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 27.57%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as white students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Pleasanton High has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average and nearby schools like Prairie View High and Jayhawk-Linn High.

The lower spending per student at Pleasanton High compared to the nearby schools may be a contributing factor to the school's underperformance. This suggests that the Pleasanton School District may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and ensure that Pleasanton High receives the necessary funding and support to improve student outcomes. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Pleasanton High indicates that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1001 Ash
       Pleasanton, KS  66075

(913) 352-8701

District: Pleasanton

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 318 Kansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,683 Help


Feeder schools for Pleasanton High:

Elementary:    Pleasanton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pleasanton High ranks worse than 87% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pleasanton High ranks worse than 90.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pleasanton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasanton High is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasanton High is $10,683.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasanton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton High 315th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Pleasanton High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton High 288th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Pleasanton High in the ranking list.)

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Pleasanton:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton 253rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasanton High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.18 256th 277 7.6%
2007 10.27 262nd 286 8.4%
2008 5.28 278th 296 6.1%
2009 24.31 264th 307 14.0%
2010 18.10 283rd 316 10.4%
2011 14.27 290th 320 9.4%
2012 22.45 305th 342 10.8%
2013 18.79 315th 355 11.3%
2015 41.31 228th 368 38.0%
2016 39.02 206th 343 39.9%
2017 31.21 266th 358 25.7%
2018 37.27 223rd 350 36.3%
2019 46.12 183rd 368 50.3%
2021 16.24 331st 367 9.8%
2022 17.83 331st 368 10.1%
2023 17.11 328th 362 9.4%
2024 20.33 315th 362 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.31 202nd 255 20.8%
2019 70.15 43rd 270 84.1%
2021 20.54 241st 275 12.4%
2022 47.06 128th 270 52.6%
2023 45.68 142nd 300 52.7%
2024 19.33 268th 296 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.64 189th 275 31.3%
2019 49.61 135th 294 54.1%
2021 25.58 244th 313 22.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.89 189th 301 37.2%
2021 13.00 283rd 308 8.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 238th 333 28.5%
2019 35.24 227th 344 34.0%
2021 12.34 332nd 349 4.9%
2022 15.37 326th 349 6.6%
2023 14.60 325th 349 6.9%
2024 16.51 326th 347 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pleasanton High

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Rank History for all high school students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.83 253rd 262 3.4%
2007 9.41 264th 280 5.7%
2009 19.38 260th 291 10.7%
2010 37.02 234th 302 22.5%
2011 55.77 154th 298 48.3%
2012 38.49 252nd 317 20.5%
2013 39.46 247th 323 23.5%
2015 47.01 178th 326 45.4%
2016 32.63 213th 313 31.9%
2017 26.08 240th 316 24.1%
2018 32.37 220th 314 29.9%
2019 35.45 231st 325 28.9%
2021 25.99 266th 320 16.9%
2022 41.80 197th 324 39.2%
2023 18.62 287th 327 12.2%
2024 16.16 288th 318 9.4%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 121st 228 46.9%
2019 53.30 93rd 229 59.4%
2021 36.11 145th 213 31.9%
2022 45.54 125th 223 43.9%
2023 33.94 181st 250 27.6%
2024 29.35 196th 249 21.3%
See the entire list of Best Kansas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.91 183rd 248 26.2%
2019 54.28 110th 249 55.8%
2021 42.05 151st 250 39.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 159th 248 35.9%
2019 26.70 200th 252 20.6%
2021 16.62 229th 258 11.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pleasanton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 220th 296 25.7%
2019 31.91 230th 306 24.8%
2021 19.05 273rd 302 9.6%
2022 31.95 231st 307 24.8%
2023 7.90 299th 309 3.2%
2024 14.25 280th 295 5.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department 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: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasanton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1989 123 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 126
1990 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1991 114 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1992 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1993 126 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1994 140 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1995 130 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1996 130 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 132
1997 221 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 208 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 215
1999 199 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2000 190 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 173 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2002 170 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2003 170 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2004 196 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 200
2005 195 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 196 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2007 182 2 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 180 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2009 169 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 153 3 0 0 4 2 0 0 162
2011 152 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 159
2012 134 3 0 0 0 2 4 0 143
2013 128 4 0 0 1 2 7 0 142
2014 147 4 0 3 2 1 6 0 163
2015 150 4 1 2 2 1 2 0 162
2016 134 3 1 3 2 0 3 0 146
2017 143 3 2 5 1 0 3 0 157
2018 161 2 2 9 1 0 3 0 178
2019 170 4 3 10 1 0 3 0 191
2020 164 3 2 7 1 0 5 0 182
2021 158 5 0 6 1 0 4 0 174
2022 155 5 0 5 0 1 4 0 170
2023 161 4 0 7 0 1 5 0 178
2024 151 3 0 9 0 1 6 0 170

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 Pleasanton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 112 8.0 14.0 0
1989 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
1990 122 9.3 13.1 0
1991 115 9.5 12.1 n/a
1992 122 9.5 12.8 58.2
1993 128 10.0 12.8 27.3
1994 142 9.7 14.6 40.8
1995 132 11.7 11.3 23.5
1996 132 11.7 11.3 23.5
1997 226 15.7 14.4 27
1998 215 15.7 13.7 23.7
1999 205 14.7 13.9 31.7
2000 194 15.7 12.4 35.1
2001 177 19.1 9.3 37.9
2002 173 15.6 11.1 46.8
2003 173 15.6 11.1 46.8
2004 200 17.1 11.7 45.2
2005 201 18.1 11.1 44.8
2006 202 15.7 12.9 43.1
2007 186 20.3 9.2 40.9
2008 186 18.5 10.1 44.6
2009 174 16.5 10.5 51.7
2010 162 13.5 12.0 59.3
2011 159 12.0 13.2 59.1
2012 143 11.6 12.3 63.6
2013 142 11.5 12.3 65.5
2014 163 16.5 9.8 61.3
2015 162 17.0 9.5 64.8
2016 146 15.0 9.7 61
2017 157 14.8 10.6 61.8
2018 178 14.4 12.3 51.7
2019 191 15.6 12.2 56
2020 182 15.6 11.6 49.5
2021 174 15.6 11.1 54.6
2022 170 15.6 10.8 58.2
2023 178 15.6 11.4 66.9
2024 170 13.2 12.8 47.1

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 Pleasanton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 112 8.0 14.0 0
1989 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
1990 122 9.3 13.1 0
1991 115 9.5 12.1 n/a
1992 122 9.5 12.8 58.2
1993 128 10.0 12.8 27.3
1994 142 9.7 14.6 40.8
1995 132 11.7 11.3 23.5
1996 132 11.7 11.3 23.5
1997 226 15.7 14.4 27
1998 215 15.7 13.7 23.7
1999 205 14.7 13.9 31.7
2000 194 15.7 12.4 35.1
2001 177 19.1 9.3 37.9
2002 173 15.6 11.1 46.8
2003 173 15.6 11.1 46.8
2004 200 17.1 11.7 45.2
2005 201 18.1 11.1 44.8
2006 202 15.7 12.9 43.1
2007 186 20.3 9.2 40.9
2008 186 18.5 10.1 44.6
2009 174 16.5 10.5 51.7
2010 162 13.5 12.0 59.3
2011 159 12.0 13.2 59.1
2012 143 11.6 12.3 63.6
2013 142 11.5 12.3 65.5
2014 163 16.5 9.8 61.3
2015 162 17.0 9.5 64.8
2016 146 15.0 9.7 61
2017 157 14.8 10.6 61.8
2018 178 14.4 12.3 51.7
2019 191 15.6 12.2 56
2020 182 15.6 11.6 49.5
2021 174 15.6 11.1 54.6
2022 170 15.6 10.8 58.2
2023 178 15.6 11.4 66.9
2024 170 13.2 12.8 47.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pleasanton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $139 (1.3%) $10,544 (98.7%) $10,683

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasanton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 183rd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 328th of 362 Middle schools
 40.9%
Ranks 231st of 325 High schoolsRanks 287th of 327 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton High)20.713.8
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton)20.713.8
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton High)17.210
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton)17.210
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton High)2415.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton)2415.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton High)287.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton)287.7
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Pleasanton High)37.511.5
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Pleasanton)37.511.5
 26%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton High)18.89.4
 9.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton)18.89.4
 9.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)28.526.7
 1.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton High)15.66.3
 9.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton)15.66.3
 9.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)24.521
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Pleasanton High)33.324
 9.3%
   11th Grade Science (Pleasanton)33.324
 9.3%
   11th Grade Science (Kansas)32.428.9
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students191178
 6.8%
African American44
American Indian10
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander01
White170161
 5.3%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%66.9%
 10.8%

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Pleasanton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pleasanton Elementary

Pleasanton High ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Kansas high schools.

Students at Pleasanton High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Pleasanton High.


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