Is Pleasanton High School a good school?

Pleasanton High School ranks 91 st of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pleasanton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Pleasanton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasanton High School?

Students at Pleasanton High School are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Pleasanton High School?

Pleasanton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pleasanton Elementary School

Pleasanton High School

Summary:

Pleasanton High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Pleasanton, Nebraska, with a total enrollment of 128 students. The school is part of the Pleasanton Public Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasanton High School has shown fluctuating performance on standardized tests, with some years ranking higher and others lower compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the state average in ACT/Mathematics and NSCAS/Science for 8th grade, but underperformed in NSCAS/English Language Arts for 8th grade. The school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 92%, which are comparable to or slightly higher than the state average. However, Pleasanton High School has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.7% to 21.5%, which are generally higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kearney High School and Litchfield High School, Pleasanton High School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $14,097 in the 2020-2021 school year to $17,977 in the 2022-2023 school year. This spending level is higher than Kearney High School ($13,043 per student) but lower than the small Litchfield High School ($36,978 per student). Overall, Pleasanton High School faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing chronic absenteeism, but has shown some strengths, such as high graduation rates and performance in certain subject areas.

Detail:

Public 7-12

303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866-0190

(308) 388-2041

District: Pleasanton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,977

Feeder schools for Pleasanton High School:

Elementary:

Pleasanton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasanton High School ranks worse than 72% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Pleasanton High School ranks worse than 54.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pleasanton High School 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 (95.6%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasanton High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Pleasanton High School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasanton High School is $17,977.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pleasanton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton High School 144^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Pleasanton High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton High School 91^st of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Pleasanton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Pleasanton Public Schools 134^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasanton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	55.83	109^th	226	51.8%
2007	55.72	117^th	227	48.5%
2008	68.69	47^th	245	80.8%
2009	78.43	1^st	243	99.6%
2010	49.83	154^th	254	39.4%
2011	69.81	57^th	246	76.8%
2012	58.22	105^th	255	58.8%
2013	36.80	183^rd	248	26.2%
2014	37.72	179^th	252	29.0%
2015	69.79	53^rd	256	79.3%
2016	67.51	67^th	255	73.7%
2017	35.34	167^th	236	29.2%
2019	26.85	196^th	247	20.6%
2021	25.54	184^th	223	17.5%
2022	51.02	126^th	249	49.4%
2023	43.48	150^th	238	37.0%
2024	35.70	144^th	200	28.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.84	106^th	146	27.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	15.86	200^th	222	9.9%
2021	16.26	189^th	204	7.4%
2022	46.43	124^th	234	47.0%
2023	36.09	150^th	217	30.9%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pleasanton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	49.97	150^th	249	39.8%
2007	60.87	93^rd	247	62.3%
2008	72.87	42^nd	252	83.3%
2009	45.62	159^th	251	36.7%
2010	46.85	168^th	249	32.5%
2011	96.73	5^th	252	98.0%
2013	71.32	55^th	247	77.7%
2014	37.56	172^nd	247	30.4%
2015	64.89	72^nd	242	70.2%
2016	65.58	85^th	246	65.4%
2017	56.89	97^th	219	55.7%
2018	27.75	164^th	219	25.1%
2019	64.29	72^nd	217	66.8%
2021	28.38	154^th	209	26.3%
2023	63.60	77^th	215	64.2%
2024	50.14	91^st	168	45.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.76	11^th	140	92.1%
2023	71.47	40^th	135	70.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pleasanton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	23.63	169^th	205	17.6%
2019	57.93	82^nd	207	60.4%
2021	19.72	170^th	200	15.0%
2023	58.03	80^th	206	61.2%
2024	39.69	80^th	125	36.0%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of 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: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pleasanton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	111	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	113
1989	113	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	116
1990	112	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1991	102	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	103
1992	117	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	118
1993	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1994	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1995	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1996	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1997	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1998	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1999	137	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2000	132	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
2001	130	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	132
2002	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
2003	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
2004	113	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	114
2005	108	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	109
2006	102	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	104
2007	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	93
2008	84	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	85
2009	71	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	76
2010	75	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	81
2011	72	0	0	6	0	0	0	78
2012	77	0	0	7	0	0	0	84
2013	88	0	0	4	0	0	0	92
2014	94	0	0	3	0	0	0	97
2015	106	0	0	3	0	0	0	109
2016	107	0	1	1	0	0	0	109
2017	114	0	1	1	1	0	1	118
2018	111	0	1	2	0	0	1	115
2019	120	0	0	2	0	0	1	123
2020	118	0	0	1	0	0	1	120
2021	123	0	0	0	0	0	1	124
2022	127	0	0	0	1	0	2	130
2023	123	0	0	5	0	0	0	128
2024	129	0	0	6	0	0	0	135

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 Pleasanton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	113	10.7	10.5	18.6
1989	116	11.0	10.5	13.8
1990	113	11.3	10.0	15.9
1991	103	11.0	9.3	5.8
1992	118	11.6	10.1	7.6
1993	114	12.2	9.3	14.9
1994	123	11.9	10.3	12.2
1995	140	13.0	10.8	12.9
1996	140	13.0	10.8	12.9
1997	136	12.9	10.5	8.1
1998	137	12.9	10.6	13.1
1999	138	10.9	12.7	13
2000	133	11.4	11.7	14.3
2001	132	11.3	11.7	14.4
2002	128	10.1	12.7	23.4
2003	128	10.1	12.7	23.4
2004	114	10.6	10.8	26.3
2005	109	10.9	10.0	23.9
2006	104	10.9	9.5	23.1
2007	93	10.8	8.6	24.7
2008	85	10.2	8.3	27.1
2009	76	10.0	7.6	27.6
2010	81	10.8	7.4	34.6
2011	78	11.3	6.8	24.4
2012	84	10.9	7.6	27.4
2013	92	10.5	8.7	28.3
2014	97	10.4	9.2	17.5
2015	109	11.0	9.9	22
2016	109	11.0	9.9	22
2017	118	10.1	11.6	23.7
2018	115	10.2	11.2	27
2019	123	10.3	11.9	27.6
2020	120	10.3	11.6	26.7
2021	124	9.6	12.8	27.4
2022	130	9.6	13.4	33.1
2023	128	10.4	12.2	32.8
2024	135	10.0	13.3	31.1

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 Pleasanton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	113	10.7	10.5	18.6
1989	116	11.0	10.5	13.8
1990	113	11.3	10.0	15.9
1991	103	11.0	9.3	5.8
1992	118	11.6	10.1	7.6
1993	114	12.2	9.3	14.9
1994	123	11.9	10.3	12.2
1995	140	13.0	10.8	12.9
1996	140	13.0	10.8	12.9
1997	136	12.9	10.5	8.1
1998	137	12.9	10.6	13.1
1999	138	10.9	12.7	13
2000	133	11.4	11.7	14.3
2001	132	11.3	11.7	14.4
2002	128	10.1	12.7	23.4
2003	128	10.1	12.7	23.4
2004	114	10.6	10.8	26.3
2005	109	10.9	10.0	23.9
2006	104	10.9	9.5	23.1
2007	93	10.8	8.6	24.7
2008	85	10.2	8.3	27.1
2009	76	10.0	7.6	27.6
2010	81	10.8	7.4	34.6
2011	78	11.3	6.8	24.4
2012	84	10.9	7.6	27.4
2013	92	10.5	8.7	28.3
2014	97	10.4	9.2	17.5
2015	109	11.0	9.9	22
2016	109	11.0	9.9	22
2017	118	10.1	11.6	23.7
2018	115	10.2	11.2	27
2019	123	10.3	11.9	27.6
2020	120	10.3	11.6	26.7
2021	124	9.6	12.8	27.4
2022	130	9.6	13.4	33.1
2023	128	10.4	12.2	32.8
2024	135	10.0	13.3	31.1

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 Pleasanton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$257 (1.8%)	$12,312 (85.0%)	$14,482
2020	$267 (1.8%)	$12,340 (84.1%)	$14,665
2021	$487 (3.5%)	$11,633 (82.5%)	$14,097
2022	$441 (2.8%)	$12,586 (81.2%)	$15,494
2023	$945 (5.3%)	$14,333 (79.7%)	$17,977

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasanton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 150^th of 238 Middle schools	16.3%
Ranks 72^nd of 217 High schools	Ranks 77^th of 215 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton High School)	50	58	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	50	58	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton High School)	29	62	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	29	62	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Science (Pleasanton High School)	54	58	4%
8th Grade Science (Pleasanton Public Schools)	54	58	4%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton High School)	31.6	60.9	29.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasanton Public Schools)	31.6	60.9	29.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton High School)	47.4	21.7	25.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pleasanton Public Schools)	47.4	21.7	25.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Pleasanton High School)	42.1	34.8	7.3%
11th Grade Science (Pleasanton Public Schools)	42.1	34.8	7.3%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	128	4.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	123	2.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	32.8%	5.2%

Schools Near Pleasanton High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pleasanton High School	Public	7-12	303 Church St	Pleasanton	68866	Buffalo County	Pleasanton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 388-2041	135	10	13.3	31.1%	129 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	91^st of 168 public high schools	45.8%		63.6	77^th of 215 public high schools	64.2%	14	$17,977	$945	$14,333
Ravenna Senior High	Public	7-12	41750 Carthage Rd	Ravenna	68869	Buffalo County	Ravenna Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 452-3249	168	20	8.3	39.9%	157 (93.5%)	3 (1.8%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56	78^th of 168 public high schools	53.6%		69.1	60^th of 215 public high schools	72.1%	18	$24,393	$898	$20,491
Amherst High School	Public	7-12	100 N Sycamore	Amherst	68812	Buffalo County	Amherst Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 826-3131	167	17	9.8	22.2%	156 (93.4%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	52.8	86^th of 168 public high schools	48.8%		88.5	18^th of 215 public high schools	91.6%	68	$14,009	$1,260	$11,165
Litchfield High School	Public	7-12	500 N Main	Litchfield	68852	Sherman County	Litchfield Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 446-2244	44	9	4.8	47.7%	43 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$36,978	$2,956	$28,124
Hanny Arram Center	Public	5-12	3907 6th Avenue	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-6900	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2802 30th Ave	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	West Kearney High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 338-2011	54	20	2.7	5.6%	8 (14.8%)	24 (44.4%)	16 (29.6%)	2 (3.7%)	4 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kearney High School	Public	9-12	2702 West 11th Street	Kearney	68845	Buffalo County	Kearney Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 698-8060	1,654	92	18.0	37.8%	1,286 (77.8%)	41 (2.5%)	283 (17.1%)	12 (0.7%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	21 (1.3%)	52.8	85^th of 168 public high schools	49.4%		62	80^th of 215 public high schools	62.8%	5	$13,043	$308	$10,356

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