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#1171 of 1,294 schools in KS
Pleasanton High
High School · Pleasanton · Pleasanton, KS
A high school in Pleasanton, KS where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 480, Pleasanton, KS 66075
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 17% proficient (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pleasanton High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pleasanton High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasanton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,313
Median home value
$137,800
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pleasanton
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasanton High is listed in Pleasanton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasanton High
Pleasanton High is a public high school in Pleasanton, KS, part of Pleasanton, serving approximately 170 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasanton High
What grades does Pleasanton High serve?
Pleasanton High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Pleasanton High?
Pleasanton High has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasanton High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasanton High rank in KS?
Pleasanton High ranks #1,171 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Pleasanton High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasanton High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pleasanton High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasanton High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pleasanton High a charter school?
No, Pleasanton High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasanton High a Title I school?
No, Pleasanton High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasanton High?
47.1% of students at Pleasanton High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (913) 352-8701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 66075)
- 2,305
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66075; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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