PLEASANT HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Pleasant Hill High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 school district, located in Pleasant Hill, IL with about 77 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Pleasant Hill High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Pleasant Hill High School is a small, public secondary educational institution located in the rural community of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Serving the Pike County area, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. As a district school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering student development through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that help prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school operates under the Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 district and reflects the traditional values and collaborative spirit often found in smaller Illinois school systems. By maintaining strong connections with local families and stakeholders, the high school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that balances rigorous state-mandated academic standards with the unique needs of a rural student population. Its mission is centered on cultivating a learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact Pleasant Hill High School at (217) 734-2311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.