Plano West Senior High School

Serving 2,644 students in grades 11-12, Plano West Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

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School Overview

Plano West Senior High School's student population of 2,644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 11-12 Total Students 2,644 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 158 teachers

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School Rankings

Plano West Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (TX) Overall Testing Rank #4146 out of 8188 schools
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plano West Senior High School's ranking?

Plano West Senior High School is ranked #4146 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Plano West Senior High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.

How many students attend Plano West Senior High School? 2,644 students attend Plano West Senior High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Plano West Senior High School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Plano West Senior High School?

Plano West Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Plano West Senior High School offer ? Plano West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 What school district is Plano West Senior High School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Plano West Senior High School is Shepton High School (2.0 miles away) The nearest middle school and elementary school is Renner Middle School (0.1 miles away) School
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