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3 schools in Pleasant Hill

Iowa · Public K-12

Pleasant Hill hosts 3 public K-12 schools inside Iowa, collectively enrolling about 2,217 students (around 739 per campus).

7-year change in Pleasant Hill

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,217
-1,912 (-46%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 82%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
8%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Four Mile ElementaryElementaryPK-05495
Southeast Polk High SchoolHigh10-121,722
Southeast Polk Junior HighHigh08-09·

About Pleasant Hill

Public education in Pleasant Hill, Iowa runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 2,217 students. By footprint, Pleasant Hill sits in the sparse bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 739, higher than the state mean of about 376.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pleasant Hill has fell 46% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,129 students to 2,217. Pleasant Hill now counts 2 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 72% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pleasant Hill discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill, Iowa has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,217 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill has 1 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pleasant Hill?
Southeast Polk High School is the largest public school in Pleasant Hill by enrollment, with approximately 1,722 students.
What school districts serve Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill public schools are operated by Southeast Polk Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Pleasant Hill cover?
Public schools in Pleasant Hill serve students from pre-K through grade 12.