West Platte High

Summary:

West Platte High is a public high school located in Weston, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the West Platte County R-II District, which is ranked 5 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Platte High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 7 out of 378 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. West Platte High students consistently outperform the state averages in various End of Course (EOC) assessments, and the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.2% to 98.0% over the past few years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, West Platte High has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.3 over the past few years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Smithville High, Park Hill High, and Mid-Buchanan Senior High, West Platte High stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratios. This suggests that West Platte High is providing a high-quality educational experience that sets it apart from its peers in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098-1048

(816) 640-2292

District: West Platte County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,670

Feeder schools for West Platte High:

Elementary:

Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Platte High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.24. (See more...)

Compare Details West Platte High ranks better than 98.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.48. (See more...)

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

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Platte High is $19,670.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

West Platte High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Platte High 7^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See West Platte High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Platte County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks West Platte County R-II 5^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Platte High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	85.09	35^th	619	94.3%
2007	84.50	34^th	624	94.6%
2008	80.28	53^rd	624	91.5%
2009	67.90	155^th	601	74.2%
2010	84.10	44^th	614	92.8%
2011	89.83	22^nd	625	96.5%
2012	78.73	75^th	623	88.0%
2013	58.71	255^th	649	60.7%
2014	70.48	147^th	633	76.8%
2015	77.88	85^th	585	85.5%
2016	88.26	26^th	435	94.0%
2017	82.51	51^st	568	91.0%
2018	89.29	27^th	552	95.1%
2019	88.24	30^th	587	94.9%

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

Rank History for West Platte High

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Rank History for all high school students at West Platte High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.42	321^st	534	39.9%
2007	72.27	88^th	538	83.6%
2008	74.78	73^rd	539	86.5%
2009	58.17	166^th	507	67.3%
2010	68.52	86^th	516	83.3%
2011	72.12	64^th	528	87.9%
2012	74.77	43^rd	522	91.8%
2013	61.31	130^th	523	75.1%
2014	59.62	164^th	521	68.5%
2015	67.02	99^th	504	80.4%
2016	82.86	16^th	401	96.0%
2017	88.24	24^th	404	94.1%
2018	75.28	43^rd	468	90.8%
2019	71.80	61^st	460	86.7%
2021	69.19	59^th	358	83.5%
2022	91.31	5^th	361	98.6%
2024	90.48	7^th	378	98.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Platte High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.84	86^th	382	77.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at West Platte High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	70.02	61^st	440	86.1%
2019	70.56	61^st	430	85.8%
2021	71.49	42^nd	309	86.4%
2022	90.68	8^th	310	97.4%
2024	92.46	7^th	321	97.8%

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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 Platte 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	346	346
1992	358	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1993	377	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1994	376	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1995	367	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1996	367	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1997	376	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1998	372	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1999	358	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	337	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2001	329	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2002	305	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2003	305	2	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2004	244	67	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2005	305	3	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	322
2006	319	4	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
2007	327	4	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	351
2008	318	6	6	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	347
2009	313	5	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
2010	289	3	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	286	3	6	7	1	0	1	0	304
2012	278	1	5	3	1	0	3	0	291
2013	282	2	5	3	2	0	1	0	295
2014	271	1	5	6	1	0	2	0	286
2015	253	2	4	4	1	0	2	0	266
2016	246	1	4	5	1	0	1	0	258
2017	251	2	3	9	1	0	3	0	269
2018	243	0	3	13	1	0	9	0	269
2019	260	0	1	17	0	0	8	0	286
2020	267	0	0	17	0	0	11	0	295
2021	267	4	0	17	0	0	9	0	297
2022	170	5	0	9	1	0	7	0	192
2023	175	3	0	13	0	0	15	0	206

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 Platte High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	346	27.6	12.5	n/a
1992	360	28.1	12.8	n/a
1993	379	22.9	16.6	n/a
1994	378	24.3	15.6	0
1995	371	24.9	14.9	n/a
1996	371	24.9	14.9	n/a
1997	378	26.1	14.5	8.7
1998	373	26.7	14.0	10.5
1999	361	27.1	13.3	15.5
2000	341	27.5	12.4	14.1
2001	333	26.7	12.5	14.1
2002	317	27.0	11.7	14.8
2003	317	27.0	11.7	14.8
2004	325	26.7	12.2	17.5
2005	322	25.4	12.7	19.6
2006	339	25.0	13.6	15.9
2007	351	24.2	14.5	14
2008	347	26.7	13.0	20.5
2009	339	28.0	12.1	17.4
2010	308	27.6	11.1	21.4
2011	304	28.7	10.5	25.7
2012	291	29.3	9.9	25.1
2013	295	27.7	10.6	29.8
2014	286	27.9	10.2	27.3
2015	266	28.0	9.5	20.7
2016	258	29.0	8.8	19.4
2017	269	29.8	9.0	16
2018	269	28.0	9.5	17.1
2019	286	27.2	10.4	18.2
2020	295	26.5	11.1	16.6
2021	297	26.2	11.3	19.2
2022	192	19.6	9.7	15.6
2023	206	19.8	10.3	8.3

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 Platte High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	346	27.6	12.5	n/a
1992	360	28.1	12.8	n/a
1993	379	22.9	16.6	n/a
1994	378	24.3	15.6	0
1995	371	24.9	14.9	n/a
1996	371	24.9	14.9	n/a
1997	378	26.1	14.5	8.7
1998	373	26.7	14.0	10.5
1999	361	27.1	13.3	15.5
2000	341	27.5	12.4	14.1
2001	333	26.7	12.5	14.1
2002	317	27.0	11.7	14.8
2003	317	27.0	11.7	14.8
2004	325	26.7	12.2	17.5
2005	322	25.4	12.7	19.6
2006	339	25.0	13.6	15.9
2007	351	24.2	14.5	14
2008	347	26.7	13.0	20.5
2009	339	28.0	12.1	17.4
2010	308	27.6	11.1	21.4
2011	304	28.7	10.5	25.7
2012	291	29.3	9.9	25.1
2013	295	27.7	10.6	29.8
2014	286	27.9	10.2	27.3
2015	266	28.0	9.5	20.7
2016	258	29.0	8.8	19.4
2017	269	29.8	9.0	16
2018	269	28.0	9.5	17.1
2019	286	27.2	10.4	18.2
2020	295	26.5	11.1	16.6
2021	297	26.2	11.3	19.2
2022	192	19.6	9.7	15.6
2023	206	19.8	10.3	8.3

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 Platte High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$55 (0.3%)	$16,375 (99.7%)	$16,430
2020	$13 (0.1%)	$16,358 (99.9%)	$16,371
2021	$1,052 (6.2%)	$15,912 (93.8%)	$16,964
2022	$596 (3.0%)	$19,074 (97.0%)	$19,670

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Platte High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 361 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (West Platte High)	47.1	73.7	26.6%
End of Course Algebra I (West Platte County R-II)	47.1	73.7	26.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.9	3.4%
End of Course Biology I (West Platte High)	47.8	53.3	5.5%
End of Course Biology I (West Platte County R-II)	47.8	53.3	5.5%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course Algebra II (West Platte High)	79.4	77.4	2%
End of Course Algebra II (West Platte County R-II)	79.4	77.4	2%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	48.6	1.4%
End of Course English I (West Platte High)	74.5	87.2	12.7%
End of Course English I (West Platte County R-II)	74.5	87.2	12.7%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	61.9	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	206	28%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	13	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	175	32.7%
Two or More Races	8	15	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	8.3%	9.9%

Schools Near West Platte High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Platte High	Public	9-12	935 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 640-2292	206	20	10.3	8.3%	175 (85.0%)	3 (1.5%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.3%)	90.5	7^th of 378 public high schools	98.1%					(n/a)						75.7		73.6		$19,670	$596	$19,074
Platte County High	Public	9-12	1501 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 858-2822	1,330	82	16.1	21.4%	998 (75.0%)	109 (8.2%)	116 (8.7%)	30 (2.3%)	9 (0.7%)	9 (0.7%)	59 (4.4%)	68.8	61^st of 378 public high schools	83.9%		79.2	25^th of 352 public high schools	92.9%	36					36.5	42.2	58.2		61.3	$12,122	$282	$11,840
Northland Career Center	Public	9-12	1801 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-5505	0	14	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Platte High	Public	9-12	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3344	213	16	12.9	21.1%	200 (93.9%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)					41.1					$11,673	$569	$11,104
Dekalb Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	702 Main St	De Kalb	64440	Buchanan County	Buchanan County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 685-3211	135	16	8.4	32.6%	132 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)					25.1					$15,539	$616	$14,924
Mid-Buchanan Senior High	Public	7-12	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 238-1646	394	31	12.7	13.5%	379 (96.2%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)	52.3	52.7	38.0	38.8	35.6					$10,711	$322	$10,389
Park Hill High	Public	9-12	7701 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4110	1,857	105	17.6	25.2%	1,130 (60.9%)	277 (14.9%)	220 (11.8%)	94 (5.1%)	11 (0.6%)	18 (1.0%)	107 (5.8%)	85.9	15^th of 378 public high schools	96.0%		86	12^th of 352 public high schools	96.6%	3					65.8	49.8	67.4	88.3	66.6	$14,727	$420	$14,307
Smithville High	Public	9-12	645 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-0405	906	55	16.4	11.6%	789 (87.1%)	15 (1.7%)	56 (6.2%)	9 (1.0%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.3%)	70.1	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%		72.9	43^rd of 352 public high schools	87.8%	15					38.1	50.4	60.9	90.6		$11,109	$198	$10,911

Frequently Asked Questions about West Platte High

What district is West Platte High in?

West Platte County R-II

How many students attend West Platte High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended West Platte High.

Is West Platte High a good school?

Yes! West Platte High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 378 Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of West Platte High?

Students at West Platte High are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into West Platte High?

West Platte High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary

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