Plato High

Plato High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 311 students in Plato, Missouri, which is part of the Plato R-V School District. While the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.1% to 98.1% in recent years, it faces some challenges compared to nearby schools.

One notable strength of Plato High is its consistently high graduation rates, which outpace the 83.0% four-year graduation rate at Laquey R-V High. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.7% to 14.9%, which is higher than the 12.9% rate at Houston High. Additionally, Plato High's student performance on standardized tests, such as an 8th-grade math proficiency rate of 7.4% compared to the state average of 32.7%, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 65th out of 504 Missouri high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 315th out of 367 in 2024-2025, suggesting that its performance has been declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Plato High, ranging from 41.78% to 49.2%, indicates that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. While Plato High has some strengths, it generally underperforms compared to the nearby Houston High in terms of test scores and other metrics, presenting opportunities for the school to focus on improving student engagement, instructional practices, and support systems.