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 311 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 364 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 higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
311 students
364 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
42
-
Grade 7 Students
41
-
Grade 8 Students
39
-
Grade 9 Students
52
93
Grade 10 Students
33
106
Grade 11 Students
50
88
Grade 12 Students
54
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
