Pleasant Hill High School, or PHHS, is a public four-year high school located at 501 East Quincy Street in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, a village in Pike County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. PHHS serves the community of Pleasant Hill.
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Hill High School's student population of 104 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill High School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill High School is ranked #2608 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Pleasant Hill High School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western High School, Griggsville-perry High School, Pittsfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Hill High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill High School?
104 students attend Pleasant Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pleasant Hill High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill High School?
Pleasant Hill High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill High School offer ?
Pleasant Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pleasant Hill High School part of?
Pleasant Hill High School is part of Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 School District.
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