Serving 1,360 students in grades 9-10, Shepton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Shepton High School serves the west part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 23.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shepton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shepton High School's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shepton 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 Shepton High School is 0.72, 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
#5219 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepton High School's ranking?
Shepton High School is ranked #5219 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shepton High School often compared to?
Shepton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vines High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shepton High School?
1,360 students attend Shepton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Shepton High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepton High School?
Shepton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shepton High School offer ?
Shepton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Shepton High School part of?
Shepton High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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