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 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
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)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 2,644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plano West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
158 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plano West Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plano West Senior High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4100 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
29%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 #4100 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Plano West Senior High School often compared to?
Plano West Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
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?
Plano West Senior High School is part of Plano ISD School District.
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