Serving 2,625 students in grades 11-12, Plano West Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 2,625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plano West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Plano West Senior High School's student population of 2,625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
2,625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plano West Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plano West Senior High School is 0.76, 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
#4146 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
29%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plano West Senior High School's ranking?
Plano West Senior High School is ranked #4146 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Plano West Senior High School often compared to?
Plano West Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plano Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plano West Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Plano West Senior High School?
2,625 students attend Plano West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Plano West Senior High School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plano West Senior High School?
Plano West Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plano West Senior High School offer ?
Plano West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Plano West Senior High School part of?
Plano West Senior High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
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