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#1168 of 2,221 schools in MO
Plattsburg High
High School · Clinton Co. R-iii · Plattsburg, MO
A Clinton Co. R-iii high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 W. Frost Street, Plattsburg, MO 64477
- Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plattsburg High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plattsburg High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,972
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64477; 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.
Clinton Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plattsburg High is listed in CLINTON CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plattsburg High
Plattsburg High is a public high school in Plattsburg, MO, part of Clinton Co. R-iii, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plattsburg High
What grades does Plattsburg High serve?
Plattsburg High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plattsburg High?
Plattsburg High has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsburg High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plattsburg High rank in MO?
Plattsburg High ranks #1,168 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Plattsburg High's MySchoolScout rating?
Plattsburg High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Plattsburg High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plattsburg High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plattsburg High a charter school?
No, Plattsburg High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plattsburg High a Title I school?
No, Plattsburg High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plattsburg High?
35.8% of students at Plattsburg 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (816) 539-2184
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 64477)
- 3,459
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64477; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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