Pleasant Plains High School

Pleasant Plains High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 N CARTWRIGHT St,  Pleasant Plains, IL
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District No. 8
3.7
3.0
403 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mike Ward
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
72.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
8
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
200:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
White
91.1%
Black
2.5%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to JULIE DAVIS, an experienced agent in this school's attendance zone.

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lincoln Land Community College 60 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 56 Students
Illinois State University 48 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 46 Students
University of Missouri 38 Students
University of Iowa 34 Students
Bradley University 33 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 30 Students
University of Illinois Springfield 29 Students
University of Kentucky 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Biology 18 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 79 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/13/2021
It is an amazing school with amazing teachers who really care for their students. I love the school so much but I really didn't fit in with the students there because it is a very country school and that's just not me.
5.0 Junior
5/30/2020
I love this high school because it's a very small, tight knit community. Everyone has each other's backs, even when you aren't in the same social groups. The teachers are fantastic and always care about their students.
4.0 Senior
11/5/2019
I started attending Pleasant Plains when I was a freshman in high school. It was a hard transition because I barely knew anyone, but eventually I made some friends and enjoyed school.
See All Niche Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/28/2024
When we first moved to this district, I will say we were much more pleased than we are today. Leadership and administration were much better and teachers were much kinder and genuinely cared about the success of their students. Things have changed and although some children are able to get through t...
Read Full Review
3.0 parent
8/18/2019
The teachers overall were a positive experience. There are some bad apples, teachers who actually will spend a large portion of class wasting time. My kids told me one teacher actually spends a significant amount of class time showing the class things on YouTube. Another I have been told makes it cl...
Read Full Review
3.0 student
6/14/2013
I just graduated from this school not too long ago. This school was ok. It wasn't the worst and it certainly wasn't the best. As an minority I did have to deal with some ignorant comments here and there. Racial slurs and jokes are heard from time to time. However the teachers(most of them) are reall...
Read Full Review
4.0 student
3/28/2012
I recently graduated from Plains and the teachers and staff definitely prepared me for my future. I am attending a Big Ten university, and even though PPHS is not a large school, I was taught all I needed to know and more. There is a lacking in diversity in Pleasant Plains, but that will probably ch...
Read Full Review
See Reviews on GreatSchools

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

  • JULIE DAVIS

    JULIE DAVIS

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 860-0893

    454 Total Sales

    18 in Attendance Zone

    $73K - $720K Price Range

    JULIE DAVIS
     Section Image
  • Jim Fulgenzi

    Jim Fulgenzi

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Professionals

    (217) 993-8699

    784 Total Sales

    20 in Attendance Zone

    $44K - $565K Price Range

    Jim Fulgenzi
     Section Image
  • Phil Chiles

    Phil Chiles

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Capital

    (217) 606-8574

    277 Total Sales

    3 in Attendance Zone

    $250K - $385K Price Range

    Phil Chiles
     Section Image
  • Diane Tinsley

    Diane Tinsley

    The Real Estate Group, Inc.

    (217) 860-0719

    435 Total Sales

    9 in Attendance Zone

    $24K - $430K Price Range

    Diane Tinsley
     Section Image
  • Jan Brewer

    Jan Brewer

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Professionals

    (217) 860-0779

    125 Total Sales

    2 in Attendance Zone

    $183K - $500K Price Range

    Jan Brewer
     Section Image
  • Diane Schriber

    Diane Schriber

    Responds Quickly

    ME Realty

    (217) 795-9555

    108 Total Sales

    1 in Attendance Zone

    $359,000 Price

    Diane Schriber
     Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Attendance Zone

Homes for Sale

See All Homes

Additional Schools in the Area

Illinois Sangamon County Pleasant Plains 62677
Pleasant Plains High School
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
JULIE DAVIS
JULIE DAVIS
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Agent experienced in this area
Section Image