Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Plano High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plano High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Plano High School's student population of 797 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plano High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plano High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
53%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plano High School's ranking?
Plano High School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Plano High School often compared to?
Plano High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evanston Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plano High School?
The graduation rate of Plano High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plano High School?
797 students attend Plano High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Plano High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plano High School?
Plano High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plano High School offer ?
Plano High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Plano High School part of?
Plano High School is part of Plano CUSD 88 School District.
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