Williams High School
Tel:
(469)752-8300
- Williams High School serves 1,107 students in grades 9-10.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Williams High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Williams High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Williams High School's student population of 1,107 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-10 |
| Total Students | 1,107 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Williams High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williams 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3461 out of 7953 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 19% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 23% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plano Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williams High School is Night School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mendenhall Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plano Night School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
2700 W 15th
Plano, TX 75075
(469)752-5795 0.0 9-12 n/a - Plano Mendenhall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 593 students
0.4 miles
1330 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469)752-2600 0.4 PK-5 593 - Plano Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center Alternative School
Grades: K-8
0.5 miles
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469)752-2200 0.5 K-8 n/a - Plano Plano Family Literacy Alternative School
Grades: PK
0.5 miles
1300 19th St
Plano, TX 75074
(469)752-2250 0.5 PK n/a - Plano Head Start Alternative School
Grades: PK | 146 students
0.6 miles
1600 Rigsbee Dr
Plano, TX 75074
(469)752-7160 0.6 PK 146
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