W. A. Vines High School is a free co-educational secondary school in Plano, Texas, United States, serving grades nine and ten. Wilson and Haggard middle schools feed into Vines. Founded in 1976, the school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,009 students in grades 9-10, Vines 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 56% 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: 1,009 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Vines High School serves the southwest part of Plano, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vines High School's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,009 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Vines 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 Vines High School is 0.69, 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
#4510 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
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)24.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vines High School's ranking?
Vines High School is ranked #4510 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Vines High School often compared to?
Vines High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark High School, Shepton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vines High School?
1,009 students attend Vines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Vines High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vines High School?
Vines High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vines High School offer ?
Vines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Vines High School part of?
Vines High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I enrolled my 2 kids to this school and It was ok the first three weeks then my kids would come home saying teacher were being rude to them. I went up there and everyone was just so rude. I am a mother and the amount of disrespect was unbearable. I think Plano schools are overrated they get way more credit then deserved. Try Allen your kids are better there I promise
3 10/10/2025
This school is okay but the people running the Sped department aren't amazing but the actual sped teachers are decent and the new SRO has really cleaned this school up yet school security harasses people left and right.
5 10/10/2025
We love Vines! My oldest who is now a senior at PSHS attended and our youngest is a freshman there now. The advisors in counseling are amazing and the teachers keep up the rigor while having patience. Vines has school spirit and has been a great choice for us.
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