PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH is a public high school that is part of the PLATTE CO. R-III school district, located in PLATTE CITY, MO with about 1,204 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, PLATTE COUNTY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH School, located in Platte City, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Platte County R-3 School District. Situated just north of the Kansas City metropolitan area, the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding suburban and rural community. The institution is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit, often referred to as the "Pirate Pride," and maintains a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and student extracurricular involvement.
The school offers a wide array of programs, including rigorous college preparatory coursework, career and technical education, and an extensive selection of athletic and fine arts activities. By leveraging its location within a growing district, PLATTE COUNTY HIGH School strives to balance traditional values with modern educational initiatives, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, visitors are encouraged to utilize their official website at http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com.
For more information, contact PLATTE COUNTY HIGH at (816) 858-2822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLATTE CITY, MO 64079-8384
(816) 858-2822
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PLATTE CITY, MO with about 1,204 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLATTE CO. R-III
- Total Students:
- 1,204
- Teachers:
- 68.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLATTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.