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 984 students in grades 9-10, Vines High School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 17:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 984 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Vines High School's student population of 984 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
984 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Vines High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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
#3679 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vines High School's ranking?
Vines High School is ranked #3679 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
984 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, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 17:1, 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
5 9/15/2020
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.
3 3/20/2020
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.
2 10/20/2015
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
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