Plattsburg High

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Plattsburg High ranks 115 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plattsburg High is a public high school located in Plattsburg, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 174. The school is part of the Clinton County R-III school district, which is ranked 172 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plattsburg High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 82 out of 504 Missouri high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 299 out of 358 in 2020-2021. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from a high of 4 stars out of 5 in 2015-2016 and 2014-2015 to a low of 1 star in 2020-2021. However, in the most recent school year (2023-2024), Plattsburg High ranked 115 out of 378 Missouri high schools and has a 3-star rating. The school has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like North Platte High (100%), Kearney High (96.3%), Lawson High (95%), and Cameron High (93.8%).

However, Plattsburg High has seen a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 11% in 2023-2024 to 35.4% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP) has been mixed, with proficiency rates in Algebra I and Biology I generally on par with the Clinton County R-III district but below the state average. Additionally, Plattsburg High has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be impacting its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477-0287

(816) 539-2184

District: Clinton County R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,219

Feeder schools for Plattsburg High:

Elementary:	Ellis Elementary
Middle:	Clinton County R-III Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Two or more races:

16.0%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plattsburg High ranks better than 69.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plattsburg High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), two or more races (16%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plattsburg High is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Plattsburg High employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plattsburg High is $15,219.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plattsburg High:

SchoolDigger ranks Plattsburg High 115^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Plattsburg High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Clinton County R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton County R-III 172^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plattsburg High

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Rank History for all students at Plattsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	73.13	89^th	534	83.3%
2007	72.16	89^th	538	83.5%
2008	59.98	200^th	539	62.9%
2009	37.75	349^th	507	31.2%
2010	38.25	364^th	516	29.5%
2011	43.64	319^th	528	39.6%
2012	52.51	235^th	522	55.0%
2013	56.49	180^th	523	65.6%
2014	68.61	80^th	521	84.6%
2015	70.33	82^nd	504	83.7%
2016	68.46	91^st	401	77.3%
2017	51.33	206^th	404	49.0%
2018	51.78	181^st	468	61.3%
2019	57.49	140^th	460	69.6%
2021	18.54	299^th	358	16.5%
2022	31.23	240^th	361	33.5%
2024	56.00	115^th	378	69.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plattsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.69	177^th	382	53.7%
2019	40.88	221^st	368	39.9%

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Rank History for White students at Plattsburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.59	206^th	440	53.2%
2019	59.62	106^th	430	75.3%
2021	16.18	272^nd	309	12.0%
2022	29.36	212^th	310	31.6%
2024	55.62	91^st	321	71.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Monday, January 17, 2022

Don't send your child here especially if the plan is for them to go to college. No leadership in the school, no follow through, and no rigor. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Plattsburg High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	363	363
1992	343	25	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1993	318	28	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1994	341	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
1995	220	23	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1996	220	23	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1997	229	18	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1998	219	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
1999	243	24	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2000	234	18	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2001	240	22	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2002	233	21	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2003	233	21	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2004	224	23	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	250
2005	231	23	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	259
2006	242	21	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	270
2007	266	25	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	256	19	0	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	283
2009	231	15	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	255
2010	228	17	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	213	21	0	7	1	2	0	0	244
2012	231	18	1	7	1	1	1	0	260
2013	216	17	1	7	1	1	0	0	243
2014	210	15	1	6	0	0	0	0	232
2015	203	20	2	8	0	0	0	0	233
2016	195	15	1	14	0	0	3	0	228
2017	185	18	2	9	0	0	4	0	218
2018	171	14	3	5	0	0	4	0	197
2019	177	9	3	5	0	0	5	0	199
2020	156	8	4	0	0	0	15	0	183
2021	149	8	3	0	0	0	19	0	179
2022	154	6	0	1	0	0	21	0	182
2023	145	4	1	2	0	1	21	0	174
2024	141	6	1	5	2	2	30	0	187

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 Plattsburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	363	26.2	13.8	n/a
1992	371	26.1	14.2	n/a
1993	347	25.3	13.7	n/a
1994	368	24.5	15.0	0
1995	244	20.6	11.8	n/a
1996	244	20.6	11.8	n/a
1997	251	20.6	12.2	12.4
1998	238	20.2	11.8	8.4
1999	270	21.7	12.4	19.6
2000	254	21.6	11.8	21.7
2001	265	22.4	11.8	18.5
2002	258	20.9	12.3	15.5
2003	258	20.9	12.3	15.5
2004	250	20.6	12.1	15.6
2005	259	17.8	14.6	22
2006	270	18.8	14.4	18.5
2007	299	17.8	16.8	23.7
2008	283	19.4	14.6	23.3
2009	255	22.9	11.1	0
2010	258	21.2	12.1	22.1
2011	244	22.6	10.7	23.4
2012	260	20.9	12.3	24.6
2013	243	17.9	13.5	0
2014	232	19.5	11.8	23.7
2015	233	20.0	11.6	22.7
2016	228	20.0	11.4	30.3
2017	218	18.3	11.8	29.4
2018	197	16.1	12.1	34
2019	199	18.6	10.6	34.2
2020	183	17.2	10.6	31.7
2021	179	18.9	9.4	40.8
2022	182	18.8	9.6	24.2
2023	174	19.2	9.0	31
2024	187	18.0	10.3	35.8

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 Plattsburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	363	26.2	13.8	n/a
1992	371	26.1	14.2	n/a
1993	347	25.3	13.7	n/a
1994	368	24.5	15.0	0
1995	244	20.6	11.8	n/a
1996	244	20.6	11.8	n/a
1997	251	20.6	12.2	12.4
1998	238	20.2	11.8	8.4
1999	270	21.7	12.4	19.6
2000	254	21.6	11.8	21.7
2001	265	22.4	11.8	18.5
2002	258	20.9	12.3	15.5
2003	258	20.9	12.3	15.5
2004	250	20.6	12.1	15.6
2005	259	17.8	14.6	22
2006	270	18.8	14.4	18.5
2007	299	17.8	16.8	23.7
2008	283	19.4	14.6	23.3
2009	255	22.9	11.1	0
2010	258	21.2	12.1	22.1
2011	244	22.6	10.7	23.4
2012	260	20.9	12.3	24.6
2013	243	17.9	13.5	0
2014	232	19.5	11.8	23.7
2015	233	20.0	11.6	22.7
2016	228	20.0	11.4	30.3
2017	218	18.3	11.8	29.4
2018	197	16.1	12.1	34
2019	199	18.6	10.6	34.2
2020	183	17.2	10.6	31.7
2021	179	18.9	9.4	40.8
2022	182	18.8	9.6	24.2
2023	174	19.2	9.0	31
2024	187	18.0	10.3	35.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plattsburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$376 (3.0%)	$12,100 (97.0%)	$12,476
2020	$349 (2.6%)	$12,938 (97.4%)	$13,287
2021	$1,340 (8.8%)	$13,899 (91.2%)	$15,239
2022	$629 (4.1%)	$14,590 (95.9%)	$15,219

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plattsburg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 361 High schools	36%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Plattsburg High)	67.7	44	23.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Clinton County R-III)	67.7	44	23.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Plattsburg High)	28.9	8.5	20.4%
End of Course Biology I (Clinton County R-III)	28.9	8.5	20.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	199	174	12.6%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	177	145	18.1%
Two or More Races	5	21	320%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	31%	3.1%

Schools Near Plattsburg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plattsburg High	Public	9-12	800 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 539-2184	187	18	10.3	35.8%	141 (75.4%)	6 (3.2%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	30 (16.0%)	56	115^th of 378 public high schools	69.6%					(n/a)				48.2	35.6					$15,219	$629	$14,590
Lathrop High School	Public	9-12	102 N School Dr	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6116	291	21	13.5	28.2%	263 (90.4%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)				29.4						$12,398	$2,120	$10,278
East Buchanan High	Public	9-12	100 Smith St	Gower	64454	Clinton County	East Buchanan County C-1	No	No	No	No	(816) 424-6460	267	19	14.2	17.2%	248 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	57.5	106^th of 378 public high schools	72.0%		53.2	115^th of 352 public high schools	67.3%	9				45.5	38.2					$12,755	$446	$12,309
Stewartsville High	Public	7-12	902 Buchanan St	Stewartsville	64490	DeKalb County	Stewartsville C-2	No	No	No	No	(816) 669-3258	113	13	8.6	27.4%	108 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)	22.3	22.3	22.3	28.7						$11,731	$588	$11,143
Osborn High	Public	7-12	275 Clinton Ave	Osborn	64474	DeKalb County	Osborn R-O	No	No	No	No	(816) 675-2217	61	8	7.6	41.0%	60 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	13.4									$21,689	$758	$20,931
Smithville High	Public	9-12	645 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-0405	884	54	16.2	11.4%	780 (88.2%)	11 (1.2%)	59 (6.7%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.8%)	70.1	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%		72.9	43^rd of 352 public high schools	87.8%	15				38.1	50.4	60.9	90.6			$11,109	$198	$10,911
Watkins Mill Park Camp	Public	6-12	25610 Park Rd North	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 781-8786	39	8	4.8	92.3%	28 (71.8%)	7 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.3%)								(n/a)
Kearney High	Public	10-12	715 E 19th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4585	804	58	13.9	12.8%	739 (91.9%)	5 (0.6%)	29 (3.6%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.0%)	85.3	17^th of 378 public high schools	95.5%		91.3	3^rd of 352 public high schools	99.1%	14					53.4	69.4			52.0	$11,500	$178	$11,322
Lawson High	Public	9-12	600 Bob Gill Dr	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(816) 580-7270	369	25	15.0	28.7%	354 (95.9%)	5 (1.4%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				52.9						$11,509	$1,086	$10,423
Cameron High	Public	9-12	1220 S Park Avenue	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1036	473	37	12.7	33.6%	425 (89.9%)	4 (0.8%)	12 (2.5%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.3%)	54.6	123^rd of 378 public high schools	67.5%		57.7	93^rd of 352 public high schools	73.6%	30				32.3	41.2			63.9		$11,333	$2,058	$9,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Plattsburg High

Is Plattsburg High a good school?

Plattsburg High ranks 115^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Plattsburg High?

Plattsburg High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellis Elementary
Middle : Clinton County R-III Middle

What district is Plattsburg High in?

Clinton County R-III

How many students attend Plattsburg High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended Plattsburg High.

What is the racial makeup of Plattsburg High?

Students at Plattsburg High are 75% White, 16% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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