Pleasant Plains High School

500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

www.ppcusd8.org/hs/index.htm

416 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pleasant Plains High School, located in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8. Situated in a small-town setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that emphasizes both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement. It typically serves students from the surrounding rural and suburban areas, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic programming, the high school is an integral part of the local community, frequently recognized for its competitive spirit in athletics and various student organizations. The school focuses on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention for their students. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational tools, Pleasant Plains High School aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community and the broader world.

416

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pleasant Plains High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
386 (92.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
Black
8 (1.9%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pleasant Plains CUSD 8
Phone:	(217)626-1044
Website:	http://www.ppcusd8.org/hs/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 111