Serving 1,078 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plymouth High School's student population of 1,078 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#991 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth High School's ranking?
Plymouth High School is ranked #991 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Plymouth High School often compared to?
Plymouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triton Jr-sr High School, Lowell Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plymouth High School is 84%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
1,078 students attend Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Plymouth High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Plymouth High School offer ?
Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plymouth High School part of?
Plymouth High School is part of Plymouth Community School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 11/9/2009
High amount of honors classes, loads of extracurricular activities, and a strong parent representative group.
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