Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Ridge High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
Children First
School Rankings
Pleasant Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Ridge High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Ridge High School's ranking?
Pleasant Ridge High School is ranked #303 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pleasant Ridge High School often compared to?
Pleasant Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tonganoxie High School, Leavenworth Sr High School, Lansing High 9-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pleasant Ridge High School?
171 students attend Pleasant Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pleasant Ridge High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Ridge High School?
Pleasant Ridge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Ridge High School offer ?
Pleasant Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Ridge High School part of?
Pleasant Ridge High School is part of Easton School District.
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