Pleasant Local High School, also known as Pleasant High School and Marion Pleasant High School, is a public high school in Pleasant Township, near Marion, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Pleasant Local School District. Student enrollment was at 369 as of October 2017.
Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant High School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1605 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant High School's ranking?
Pleasant High School is ranked #1605 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Pleasant High School often compared to?
Pleasant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Valley High School, Elgin High School, Harding High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant High School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pleasant High School?
347 students attend Pleasant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pleasant High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant High School?
Pleasant High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant High School offer ?
Pleasant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant High School part of?
Pleasant High School is part of Pleasant Local School District.
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