Is West Plains Senior High a good school?

West Plains Senior High ranks 148 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Plains Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,162 students attended West Plains Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of West Plains Senior High?

Students at West Plains Senior High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West Plains Senior High?

West Plains Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : South Fork Elementary Elementary : West Plains Elementary Middle : West Plains Middle

West Plains Senior High School in West Plains MO

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Plains Senior High ranks better than 58% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Plains Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Plains Senior High is 18.2. (See more...)

Compare West Plains Senior High employs 63.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Plains Senior High is $9,643.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Plains Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Plains Senior High 148^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See West Plains Senior High in the ranking list.)

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West Plains R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks West Plains R-Vii 215^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Plains Senior High

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Rank History for all students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	66.83	130^th	534	75.7%
2007	60.82	166^th	538	69.1%
2008	59.33	205^th	539	62.0%
2009	57.89	169^th	507	66.7%
2010	69.90	75^th	516	85.5%
2011	67.83	94^th	528	82.2%
2012	65.25	111^th	522	78.7%
2013	66.67	82^nd	523	84.3%
2014	68.22	85^th	521	83.7%
2015	57.40	199^th	504	60.5%
2016	71.51	72^nd	401	82.0%
2017	80.39	49^th	404	87.9%
2018	59.45	126^th	468	73.1%
2019	62.06	108^th	460	76.5%
2021	61.91	94^th	358	73.7%
2022	56.60	108^th	361	70.1%
2023	48.14	148^th	352	58.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.90	90^th	127	29.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.48	81^st	382	78.8%
2019	62.41	76^th	368	79.3%
2021	80.61	25^th	255	90.2%
2022	76.86	33^rd	250	86.8%
2023	60.60	72^nd	268	73.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	87.17	8^th	103	92.2%
2021	70.87	25^th	129	80.6%
2022	37.93	74^th	111	33.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.70	21^st	96	78.1%

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Rank History for White students at West Plains Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.11	151^st	440	65.7%
2019	57.60	122^nd	430	71.6%
2021	48.13	124^th	309	59.9%
2022	42.20	157^th	310	49.4%
2023	35.96	170^th	302	43.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Plains Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1076	1076
1992	1064	2	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1993	1119	7	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1138
1994	1092	5	7	8	6	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1995	1198	7	8	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	1231
1996	1198	7	8	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	1231
1997	1216	4	8	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1244
1998	1268	4	10	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1293
1999	1240	6	7	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2000	1300	4	11	9	9	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2001	1259	8	13	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	1296
2002	1143	7	10	17	8	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2003	1143	7	10	17	8	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2004	1147	12	7	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	1187
2005	1165	9	3	15	7	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2006	1155	9	7	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1188
2007	1219	7	9	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1251
2008	1162	4	13	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1200
2009	1166	7	17	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	1211
2010	1169	9	18	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2011	1109	11	11	22	6	0	0	0	1159
2012	1107	14	12	19	5	1	0	0	1158
2013	572	11	4	17	4	0	1	0	609
2014	1051	8	11	21	7	0	12	0	1110
2015	1058	6	9	22	8	0	8	0	1111
2016	1043	7	7	19	10	0	5	0	1091
2017	1008	7	2	19	6	0	8	0	1050
2018	984	7	2	31	5	0	8	0	1037
2019	1004	9	1	30	4	0	13	0	1061
2020	997	12	5	28	4	1	17	0	1064
2021	1034	10	8	38	2	0	22	0	1114
2022	1054	12	9	41	4	1	26	0	1147
2023	1064	11	11	44	5	1	26	0	1162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Plains Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1076	50.6	21.2	6
1992	1072	52.1	20.5	9.8
1993	1138	48.7	23.4	5.7
1994	1118	50.5	22.1	6.4
1995	1231	52.7	23.4	16
1996	1231	52.7	23.4	16
1997	1244	56.3	22.1	15.3
1998	1293	59.3	21.8	14.5
1999	1271	59.7	21.3	17.1
2000	1333	60.3	22.1	13.7
2001	1296	59.6	21.7	15.4
2002	1185	59.4	19.9	23.6
2003	1185	59.4	19.9	23.6
2004	1187	58.4	20.3	22.5
2005	1199	54.7	21.9	21.8
2006	1188	57.7	20.6	23.3
2007	1251	56.6	22.1	21.6
2008	1200	63.6	18.9	33.8
2009	1211	62.9	19.2	20.1
2010	1221	68.0	17.9	25.1
2011	1159	65.2	17.7	26.4
2012	1158	62.0	18.6	26.3
2013	609	63.3	9.6	56.7
2014	1110	63.1	17.5	53.3
2015	1111	58.0	19.1	52.1
2016	1091	59.0	18.4	43
2017	1050	59.2	17.7	49.3
2018	1037	56.7	18.2	44.8
2019	1061	60.0	17.6	43.9
2020	1064	54.9	19.3	43.5
2021	1114	59.1	18.8	38.2
2022	1147	60.3	19.0	39.5
2023	1162	63.8	18.2	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Plains Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1076	50.6	21.2	6
1992	1072	52.1	20.5	9.8
1993	1138	48.7	23.4	5.7
1994	1118	50.5	22.1	6.4
1995	1231	52.7	23.4	16
1996	1231	52.7	23.4	16
1997	1244	56.3	22.1	15.3
1998	1293	59.3	21.8	14.5
1999	1271	59.7	21.3	17.1
2000	1333	60.3	22.1	13.7
2001	1296	59.6	21.7	15.4
2002	1185	59.4	19.9	23.6
2003	1185	59.4	19.9	23.6
2004	1187	58.4	20.3	22.5
2005	1199	54.7	21.9	21.8
2006	1188	57.7	20.6	23.3
2007	1251	56.6	22.1	21.6
2008	1200	63.6	18.9	33.8
2009	1211	62.9	19.2	20.1
2010	1221	68.0	17.9	25.1
2011	1159	65.2	17.7	26.4
2012	1158	62.0	18.6	26.3
2013	609	63.3	9.6	56.7
2014	1110	63.1	17.5	53.3
2015	1111	58.0	19.1	52.1
2016	1091	59.0	18.4	43
2017	1050	59.2	17.7	49.3
2018	1037	56.7	18.2	44.8
2019	1061	60.0	17.6	43.9
2020	1064	54.9	19.3	43.5
2021	1114	59.1	18.8	38.2
2022	1147	60.3	19.0	39.5
2023	1162	63.8	18.2	41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Plains Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,053 (10.6%)	$8,843 (89.4%)	$9,896
2020	$2,305 (23.6%)	$7,468 (76.4%)	$9,773
2021	$6,269 (65.1%)	$3,362 (34.9%)	$9,631
2022	$1,799 (18.7%)	$7,843 (81.3%)	$9,643

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Plains Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 148^th of 352 High schools	18.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West Plains Senior High)	47.7	36.2	11.5%
End of Course Algebra I (West Plains R-Vii)	47.7	38.2	9.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (West Plains Senior High)	39.9	34.7	5.2%
End of Course Biology I (West Plains R-Vii)	39.9	34.7	5.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (West Plains Senior High)	71.9	56.8	15.1%
End of Course English II (West Plains R-Vii)	71.9	56.8	15.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1061	1162	9.5%
African American	9	11	22.2%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	1	11	1000%
Hispanic	30	44	46.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1004	1064	6%
Two or More Races	13	26	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.9%	41.5%	2.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Plains Senior High	Public	9-12	602 E Olden	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 256-6150	1,162	64	18.2	41.5%	1,064 (91.6%)	11 (0.9%)	44 (3.8%)	11 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	48.1	148^th of 352 public high schools	58.0%		56.6	108^th of 361 public high schools	70.1%	40	36.2	34.7	56.8	$9,643	$1,799	$7,843
Southern MO Technical Institute	Public	9-12	407 West Thornburgh	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 256-6152	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Koshkonong High	Public	9-12	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 867-5601	78	9	8.5	74.4%	68 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	8.3			$17,049	$3,978	$13,070
Willow Springs High	Public	9-12	215 W Fourth St	Willow Springs	65793	Howell County	Willow Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 469-2114	387	35	11.0	51.7%	357 (92.2%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.4%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	32.4	232^nd of 352 public high schools	34.1%		29.9	247^th of 361 public high schools	31.6%	15	13.9	33.7		$11,917	$1,671	$10,246

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