- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill High
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292533001461
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hill R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292533001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Pleasant Hill High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292533001461 · Pleasant Hill, MO High · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 16.6:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students)
Pleasant Hill High held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pleasant Hill High
730 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Primary
396 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Middle
328 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
320 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Elem.
306 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill High reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill High compares
Pleasant Hill High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Pleasant Hill High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Hill R-Iii reports $10,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill High
How many students attend Pleasant Hill High?
Pleasant Hill High has 730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasant Hill, MO. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill High is 16.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hill High?
9.6% of students at Pleasant Hill High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill High?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill High is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill High?
Pleasant Hill High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Pleasant Hill High rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pleasant Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Hill R-Iii?
Besides Pleasant Hill High, Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students), Pleasant Hill Middle (328 students), and Pleasant Hill Intermediate (320 students). See the Pleasant Hill R-Iii district page for the complete list.