Pleasant Plains High School is a public high school located in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, United States. It is part of Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District No. 8. The school was built in 1927. When the new buses were bought in 1941 they added Salisbury to the Pleasant Plains district.
Serving 416 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Plains High School's student population of 416 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Pleasant Plains High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Plains High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Plains High School's ranking?
Pleasant Plains High School is ranked #1595 out of 3,542 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Plains High School?
416 students attend Pleasant Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pleasant Plains High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Plains High School?
Pleasant Plains High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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?
Pleasant Plains High School is part of Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 School District.
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