Serving 2,267 students in grades 11-12, Plano Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 2,267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PLANO SR H S serves the northwest part of Plano, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 29 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plano Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Plano Sr High School's student population of 2,267 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
2,267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
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Year Founded
1891
Campus Size
96 acres (39 ha)
School Rankings
Plano Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plano Sr High School is 0.73, 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
#4256 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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Asian
14%
6%
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Hispanic
27%
54%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
41%
24%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
95%
90.3%
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 Sr High School's ranking?
Plano Sr High School is ranked #4256 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Plano Sr High School often compared to?
Plano Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plano Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Plano Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Plano Sr High School?
2,267 students attend Plano Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Plano Sr High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plano Sr High School?
Plano Sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plano Sr High School offer ?
Plano Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Plano Sr High School part of?
Plano Sr High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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