- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasant Hope, MO
Pleasant Hope High
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hope High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292535001463
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hope High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pleasant Hope · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hope High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hope R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292535001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Pleasant Hope High shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 292535001463 · Pleasant Hope, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hope Elem. (258 students)
Pleasant Hope High shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hope High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope Elem.
258 students
- This school
Pleasant Hope High
224 students
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope Middle
168 students
What this shows Pleasant Hope High reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hope High compares
Pleasant Hope High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,423
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Pleasant Hope High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pleasant Hope R-Vi reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hope High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hope Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hope Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hope High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hope High
How many students attend Pleasant Hope High?
Pleasant Hope High has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasant Hope, MO. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hope High?
46.5% of students at Pleasant Hope High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hope High?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hope High is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hope, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hope High?
Pleasant Hope High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hope High rank among public schools in Pleasant Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pleasant Hope R-Vi?
Besides Pleasant Hope High, Pleasant Hope R-Vi also operates Pleasant Hope Elem. (258 students) and Pleasant Hope Middle (168 students). See the Pleasant Hope R-Vi district page for the complete list.