Is Plato High a good school?

Plato High ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Plato High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Plato High.

What is the racial makeup of Plato High?

Students at Plato High are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Plato High?

Plato High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Plato Elementary

Plato High

Summary:

Plato High is a public high school located in Plato, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school is part of the Plato R-V School District, which is ranked 235 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plato High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 65th to 394th out of Missouri high schools in recent years, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 4 stars. In the most recent school year, Plato High ranked 297th out of 378 Missouri high schools and received a 1-star rating. The school's White students and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students have generally performed below the state average in various subject areas, and Plato High has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average. Academically, Plato High's students have generally performed below the state average in MAP assessments.

Nearby schools like Laquey R-V High have lower statewide rankings and ratings, while Houston High has a higher statewide ranking and rating. These disparities suggest that location and district-level factors may play a significant role in a school's academic outcomes. Addressing the challenges faced by Plato High, such as declining performance, socioeconomic challenges, and high chronic absenteeism, could be crucial in improving the school's overall academic performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-12

10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552-0010

(417) 458-4980

District: Plato R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,550

Feeder schools for Plato High:

Elementary:

Plato Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plato High ranks worse than 58.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.23. (See more...)

Compare Details Plato High ranks worse than 78.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plato High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (3.9%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plato High is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Plato High employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plato High is $10,550.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plato High:

SchoolDigger ranks Plato High 265^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Plato High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Plato High 297^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Plato High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Plato R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Plato R-V 235^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plato High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	67.76	126^th	619	79.6%
2007	60.89	199^th	624	68.1%
2008	65.99	162^nd	624	74.0%
2009	65.85	171^st	601	71.5%
2010	62.93	211^th	614	65.6%
2011	68.82	160^th	625	74.4%
2012	63.04	216^th	623	65.3%
2013	65.23	189^th	649	70.9%
2014	75.26	98^th	633	84.5%
2015	60.98	197^th	585	66.3%
2016	48.28	238^th	435	45.3%
2017	39.90	376^th	568	33.8%
2018	28.91	436^th	552	21.0%
2019	33.72	420^th	587	28.4%
2021	36.91	298^th	454	34.4%
2022	31.52	332^nd	459	27.7%
2023	29.67	333^rd	459	27.5%
2024	41.23	265^th	451	41.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.27	336^th	422	20.4%
2019	38.41	312^th	482	35.3%
2021	41.06	238^th	371	35.8%
2022	28.68	289^th	365	20.8%
2023	31.49	296^th	382	22.5%
2024	51.80	173^rd	378	54.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.76	445^th	479	7.1%
2019	25.12	434^th	527	17.6%
2021	25.10	307^th	376	18.4%
2022	18.45	335^th	381	12.1%
2023	20.90	328^th	385	14.8%
2024	34.31	255^th	379	32.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Plato High

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Rank History for all high school students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.18	192^nd	534	64.0%
2007	44.62	332^nd	538	38.3%
2008	68.70	120^th	539	77.7%
2009	43.63	302^nd	507	40.4%
2010	58.39	173^rd	516	66.5%
2011	62.93	130^th	528	75.4%
2012	56.07	195^th	522	62.6%
2013	49.87	256^th	523	51.1%
2014	54.01	217^th	521	58.3%
2015	73.35	65^th	504	87.1%
2016	60.02	125^th	401	68.8%
2017	55.03	187^th	404	53.7%
2018	31.24	337^th	468	28.0%
2019	19.63	394^th	460	14.3%
2022	24.35	273^rd	361	24.4%
2023	31.45	237^th	352	32.7%
2024	21.80	297^th	378	21.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.53	150^th	382	60.7%
2022	31.30	185^th	250	26.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Plato High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.40	337^th	440	23.4%
2019	13.21	400^th	430	7.0%
2022	18.48	267^th	310	13.9%
2023	22.07	236^th	302	21.9%
2024	17.61	279^th	321	13.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Plato High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281	281
1992	255	2	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1993	255	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1994	268	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1995	251	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1996	251	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1997	240	2	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1998	269	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1999	240	3	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	211	1	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2001	212	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2002	217	3	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2003	217	3	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2004	231	2	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2005	258	3	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2006	327	6	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2007	341	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	345	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2009	335	2	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	349
2010	346	5	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2011	336	4	2	6	0	2	0	0	350
2012	328	5	1	2	0	2	3	0	341
2013	303	6	2	3	0	5	0	0	319
2014	320	4	2	5	0	3	1	0	335
2015	307	6	3	3	0	3	3	0	325
2016	300	5	3	4	0	1	4	0	317
2017	295	2	3	2	0	0	5	0	307
2018	284	1	6	2	0	0	5	0	298
2019	266	0	3	1	0	0	6	0	276
2020	257	1	4	0	0	1	8	0	271
2021	269	1	3	3	1	1	8	0	286
2022	272	1	3	5	0	1	10	0	292
2023	270	0	1	3	0	1	7	0	282
2024	295	1	2	1	0	0	12	0	311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plato High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	281	18.8	14.9	n/a
1992	268	17.2	15.5	n/a
1993	263	15.1	17.4	n/a
1994	276	16.8	16.4	0
1995	261	19.9	13.1	n/a
1996	261	19.9	13.1	n/a
1997	251	15.5	16.2	26.3
1998	281	18.5	15.2	26.7
1999	253	19.2	13.2	36.8
2000	223	21.6	10.3	35.4
2001	225	21.4	10.5	30.7
2002	234	22.0	10.6	34.6
2003	234	22.0	10.6	34.6
2004	246	17.5	14.1	40.7
2005	273	19.1	14.3	37.4
2006	342	23.4	14.6	35.4
2007	351	22.4	15.7	37.6
2008	355	26.7	13.3	37.7
2009	349	26.0	13.4	33.2
2010	363	27.2	13.3	32.8
2011	350	26.8	13.0	30.9
2012	341	26.2	12.9	36.1
2013	319	26.0	12.2	35.4
2014	335	24.2	13.7	40.3
2015	325	24.0	13.5	41.8
2016	317	24.0	13.2	43.2
2017	307	24.4	12.5	37.5
2018	298	22.5	13.2	38.6
2019	276	21.5	12.7	48.6
2020	271	20.1	13.4	49.1
2021	286	20.2	14.0	40.9
2022	292	22.9	12.7	41.8
2023	282	24.3	11.5	46.5
2024	311	22.5	13.8	49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plato High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	281	18.8	14.9	n/a
1992	268	17.2	15.5	n/a
1993	263	15.1	17.4	n/a
1994	276	16.8	16.4	0
1995	261	19.9	13.1	n/a
1996	261	19.9	13.1	n/a
1997	251	15.5	16.2	26.3
1998	281	18.5	15.2	26.7
1999	253	19.2	13.2	36.8
2000	223	21.6	10.3	35.4
2001	225	21.4	10.5	30.7
2002	234	22.0	10.6	34.6
2003	234	22.0	10.6	34.6
2004	246	17.5	14.1	40.7
2005	273	19.1	14.3	37.4
2006	342	23.4	14.6	35.4
2007	351	22.4	15.7	37.6
2008	355	26.7	13.3	37.7
2009	349	26.0	13.4	33.2
2010	363	27.2	13.3	32.8
2011	350	26.8	13.0	30.9
2012	341	26.2	12.9	36.1
2013	319	26.0	12.2	35.4
2014	335	24.2	13.7	40.3
2015	325	24.0	13.5	41.8
2016	317	24.0	13.2	43.2
2017	307	24.4	12.5	37.5
2018	298	22.5	13.2	38.6
2019	276	21.5	12.7	48.6
2020	271	20.1	13.4	49.1
2021	286	20.2	14.0	40.9
2022	292	22.9	12.7	41.8
2023	282	24.3	11.5	46.5
2024	311	22.5	13.8	49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plato High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$516 (5.2%)	$9,321 (94.8%)	$9,837
2020	$744 (8.0%)	$8,502 (91.9%)	$9,247
2021	$2,243 (23.7%)	$7,202 (76.3%)	$9,445
2022	$1,155 (10.9%)	$9,396 (89.1%)	$10,550

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plato High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 420^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 333^rd of 459 Middle schools	1%
Ranks 394^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 237^th of 352 High schools	18.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Plato High)	16.7	23.8	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plato R-V)	16.7	23.8	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plato High)	30.5	26.2	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	30.5	26.2	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plato High)	45.4	15	30.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plato R-V)	45.4	15	30.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plato High)	36.4	17.5	18.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	36.4	17.5	18.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Plato High)	46.4	44.4	2%
8th Grade Science (Plato R-V)	46.4	44.4	2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plato High)	28.6	34.3	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	28.6	34.3	5.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Plato High)	19.2	31.6	12.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Plato R-V)	19.2	31.6	12.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Plato High)	24.1	25.9	1.8%
End of Course Biology I (Plato R-V)	24.1	25.9	1.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	276	282	2.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	266	270	1.5%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	46.5%	2.1%

Schools Near Plato High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato High	Public	6-12	10645 Plato Dr	Plato	65552	Texas County	Plato R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 458-4980	311	23	13.8	49.2%	295 (94.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	21.8	297^th of 378 public high schools	21.4%		31.5	237^th of 352 public high schools	32.7%	60	34.8	26.9	20.6	25.7	32.5	39.0	34.0	20.6	21.1	$10,550	$1,155	$9,396
Laquey R-V High	Public	7-12	27600 Hwy Aa	Laquey	65534	Pulaski County	Laquey R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 765-4051	298	25	11.7	55.0%	264 (88.6%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (5.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	9.8	348^th of 378 public high schools	7.9%					(n/a)		28.7	5.9	13.3		20.1	13.6	11.0	9.6	$9,958	$632	$9,326
Houston High	Public	9-12	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 967-3024	364	29	12.3	50.8%	335 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	57	108^th of 378 public high schools	71.4%		48.8	144^th of 352 public high schools	59.1%	36								27.0	54.5	$12,793	$4,129	$8,664
South Central Correctional Center	Public	7-12	255 Hwy 32 W	Licking	65542	Texas County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-4470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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