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Pleasant High School

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Pleasant High School ranks 240 th of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 855 Ohio High Schools

Better than 72% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Pleasant High School is a public high school located in Marion, Ohio, serving 345 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pleasant Local School District, which is ranked 299 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pleasant High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, reaching 98.7% in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students also perform well on Ohio state tests, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages across various subjects, including American Government, American History, Biology, English II, and Algebra I. In particular, the school's performance in American Government is exceptional, with a proficiency rate of 82.4% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 72.6%. Over the past several years, Pleasant High School has maintained a strong ranking among Ohio high schools, reaching as high as 175th out of 864 schools in 2023-2024, and its rating has fluctuated between 2 and 4 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Pleasant High School to nearby schools, such as Buckeye Valley Local High School, which is located about 12 miles away, Pleasant High School generally outperforms many of them in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings. However, Buckeye Valley Local High School has a higher district ranking and stronger performance on state tests, particularly in subjects like American History and Biology. Despite this, Pleasant High School maintains a competitive edge in several areas, such as its higher graduation rates and stronger performance in American Government.

347

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,644

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1113 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302-8421

(740) 389-2389

District: Pleasant Local

Feeder schools for Pleasant High School:

Elementary:	Pleasant Elementary School
Middle:	Pleasant Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 44th percentile in 2022 → 72nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓99% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 72nd (2025) from a 44th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg75%

Ohio avg62%

240^th of 855

Ohio public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

299^th of 828Pleasant Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	240 of 855	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	175 of 864	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	56.0	386 of 867	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	470 of 836	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.6	441 of 819	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.2	401 of 836	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.1	332 of 800	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.9	402 of 773	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.1	318 of 784	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	160 of 778	79.4%	★★★★☆
2014	71.2	180 of 769	76.6%	★★★★☆
2013	64.6	301 of 767	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.9	375 of 832	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.8	434 of 818	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.3	366 of 819	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	313 of 791	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.4	282 of 767	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.9	292 of 756	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.4	454 of 696	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	77.2	118 of 689	82.9%	★★★★☆
2004	84.4	89 of 681	86.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	19.4	518 of 606	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	203 of 809	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	124 of 798	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	378 of 813	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.8	534 of 794	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	524 of 775	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.7	401 of 781	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	320 of 751	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2023	50.1	202 of 308	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	73.0	61 of 312	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	41.3	266 of 349	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.8	55 of 272	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	43.9	369 of 538	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	309 of 815	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	236 of 822	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	43.8	496 of 805	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.3	571 of 773	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.1	474 of 763	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.0	446 of 779	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.7	301 of 758	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	261 of 817	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.5	197 of 816	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	56.9	379 of 819	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.3	415 of 808	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.3	315 of 778	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.0	400 of 792	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.1	381 of 763	50.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	247 of 748	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.0	190 of 754	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	49.9	409 of 756	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.5	494 of 749	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	484 of 727	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.5	415 of 739	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.2	381 of 718	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)75th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)67th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)34th percentile-21 vs school

Disabled (2022)15th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

American Government82%+10 vs state

American History78%+7 vs state

English II75%+15 vs state

Biology72%+6 vs state

Algebra I71%+12 vs state

Geometry62%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2025)	Ohio State Tests American History (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2025)	Ohio State Tests English II (2025)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2025)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Pleasant High School	Public	9-12	1113 Owens Rd W	Marion	43302	Marion County	Pleasant Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 389-2389	347	23	14.9	32.6%	320 (92.2%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	66.7	240^th of 855 public high schools	71.9%		71.7	175^th of 864 public high schools	79.7%	65		82.4	78.0							71.7	75.2	62.0	71.4	$12,644
Buckeye Community School - Marion	Public, Charter	9-12	366 W Center St	Marion	43302	Marion County	Buckeye Community School - Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 231-2444	824	18	45.7		683 (82.9%)	24 (2.9%)	57 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.4%)	2	846^th of 855 public high schools	1.1%		4.2	819^th of 864 public high schools	5.2%	27		22.4	21.4							9.1	6.3	2.7	0.9	$14,036
Tri-Rivers Career Center	Public	10-12	2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd	Marion	43302	Marion County	Tri-Rivers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 389-4681	583	38	15.4	60.2%	518 (88.9%)	9 (1.5%)	30 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Harding High School	Public	9-12	1500 Harding Hwy E	Marion	43302	Marion County	Marion City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 223-4701	916	69	13.2		614 (67.0%)	76 (8.3%)	111 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (12.4%)	31.7	614^th of 855 public high schools	28.2%		24.4	643^rd of 864 public high schools	25.6%	29		62.3	55.6							63.6	48.8	39.4	29.2	$13,833
Elgin High School	Public	9-12	1150 Keener Rd S	Marion	43302	Marion County	Elgin Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 383-5118	275	20	13.8	63.6%	247 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	61.1	313^th of 855 public high schools	63.4%		52.8	432^nd of 864 public high schools	50.0%	119		69.8	73.1							77.5	73.6	50.7	76.9	$13,300
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd	Caledonia	43314	Marion County	River Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 725-5605	455	25	18.2		402 (88.4%)	15 (3.3%)	12 (2.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	61.6	302^nd of 855 public high schools	64.7%		61.3	318^th of 864 public high schools	63.2%	16		83.1	76.7							75.6	76.3	51.8	53.1	$18,760
Ridgedale Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	3165 Hillman Ford Rd	Morral	43337	Marion County	Ridgedale Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 382-6065	315	27	11.7	55.2%	288 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.7%)	54.1	408^th of 855 public high schools	52.3%		50.3	458^th of 864 public high schools	47.0%	50	56.9	81.8	86.8	29.8	36.6	42.6	42.9	49.0	39.6	73.5	66.7	20.5	51.0	$13,702
North Union High School	Public	9-12	401 N Franklin St	Richwood	43344	Union County	North Union Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 943-3012	385	23	16.7	34.8%	375 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	53.8	415^th of 855 public high schools	51.5%		53.4	418^th of 864 public high schools	51.6%	3		70.5	60.3							80.8	70.0	55.2	56.4	$17,769
Buckeye Valley Local High School	Public	9-12	901 Coover Rd	Delaware	43015	Delaware County	Buckeye Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 363-1349	597	36	16.4	23.1%	541 (90.6%)	6 (1.0%)	26 (4.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	81.7	64^th of 855 public high schools	92.5%		75.2	133^rd of 864 public high schools	84.6%	69		84.7	93.2							92.4	81.8	83.7	80.3	$17,708
Cardington-Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	349 Chesterville Ave	Cardington	43315	Morrow County	Cardington-Lincoln Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 864-2691	245	17	14.4		232 (94.7%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	48.7	485^th of 855 public high schools	43.3%		46.6	489^th of 864 public high schools	43.4%	4		74.6	74.6							81.0	66.7	28.2	31.1	$12,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant High School

What schools feed into Pleasant High School?

Pleasant High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pleasant Elementary School
Middle : Pleasant Middle School

Is Pleasant High School a good school?

Pleasant High School ranks 240^th of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pleasant High School in?

Pleasant Local

How many students attend Pleasant High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Pleasant High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant High School?

Students at Pleasant High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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