Poplar Bluff High School

Poplar Bluff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3209 Oak Grove Rd,  Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff R-I School District
3.6
1.5
1,459 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael O Owen
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
45%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
362:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
78.7%
Black
11.4%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Missouri State University 203 Students
Three Rivers Community College - Missouri 188 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 167 Students
University of Missouri 164 Students
Arkansas State University 125 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 68 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 66 Students
Saint Louis University 65 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 56 Students
Truman State University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Biology 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Education 27 Students
Accounting 24 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Elementary Education 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 191 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/28/2025
Poplar bluff high school is a great school especially for those actually wanting and looking forward to further their career, there are many Ap and advanced classes for serious students who are interested in learning about how college is and overall has a great impact on their lives
4.0 Senior
12/31/2024
The best part about going to Poplar Bluff High School was definitely the teachers and administrators. They were all so supportive and helpful. Another great part was discovering passions through out my four years. As my time went by i discovered I had a passion for math and writing.
3.0 Senior
12/17/2024
Poplar Bluff High school is a great place to go for your education. The school is nice and has good staff with good education in teaching.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 other
2/14/2025
Would not recommend this school to anyone. They do not value students opinions on anything, there are only a handful of teachers you care and respect students, and they keep getting worse.
2.0 other
6/13/2014
I am a former student at PBHS. Overall, I think it is what one would expect from a school that is the only public high school in a town. There's a broad range of economic diversity, and you have kids from all sides of the tracks. Some kids are academically motivated and hoping to go to a good colleg...

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Poplar Bluff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Poplar Bluff, MO and is served by the Poplar Bluff R-I School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,459 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Poplar Bluff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shady Grove School, W. E. Sears Youth Center, Southern MO Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Poplar Bluff has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Poplar Bluff High School.

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