For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,294 students in Pleasant Hill, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Pleasant Hill, IA is Southeast Polk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Hill, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Pleasant Hill have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Pleasant Hill, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeast Polk High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pleasant Hill, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Polk High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Ne University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
(515) 967-6631
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pleasant Hill, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasant Hill, IA include Southeast Polk High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pleasant Hill?
1 public high schools are located in Pleasant Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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