Plato High School vs. Houston High School
Should you attend Plato High School or Houston 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
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades 6-12, Plato High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
282 students
374 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1309 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Grade 7 Students
38
-
Grade 8 Students
40
-
Grade 9 Students
33
112
Grade 10 Students
44
95
Grade 11 Students
56
80
Grade 12 Students
32
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
