- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plano, IL
Plano High School
Federal NCES profile for Plano High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173177003342
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plano High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 757
- students enrolled
Plano High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plano High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Plano High School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.1 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 173177003342 · Plano, IL High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Emily G Johns School (494 students)
Plano High School held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.1 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Plano High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plano High School
757 students
- Emily G Johns
Emily G Johns School
494 students
- P H Miller Ele
P H Miller Elem School
438 students
- Plano Middle S
Plano Middle School
358 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
351 students
What this shows Plano High School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plano High School compares
Plano High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 30.6%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Plano High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Plano Cusd 88 reports $15,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plano High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily G Johns School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| P H Miller Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plano High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plano High School
How many students attend Plano High School?
Plano High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plano, IL. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plano High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plano High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plano High School?
The largest demographic group at Plano High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Plano, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plano High School?
Plano High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plano High School rank among public schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Plano High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Plano, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Cusd 88?
Besides Plano High School, Plano Cusd 88 also operates Emily G Johns School (494 students), P H Miller Elem School (438 students), and Plano Middle School (358 students). See the Plano Cusd 88 district page for the complete list.