La Plata High School vs. Atlanta High School
Should you attend La Plata High School or Atlanta High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
La Plata High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Student Attention
Atlanta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 161 students in grades 7-12, La Plata High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 94 students in grades 7-12, Atlanta High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
161 students
94 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
66% | 34%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#893 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
24
16
Grade 8 Students
24
12
Grade 9 Students
21
13
Grade 10 Students
36
17
Grade 11 Students
29
18
Grade 12 Students
27
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
99%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.02
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
16%
