West Plains High School

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West Plains High School ranks 577 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Plains High School is a public high school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 910 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Canyon Independent School District, which is ranked 239 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

West Plains High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring above the state average on several STAAR End-of-Course exams, including English I Reading (67.74% proficient vs. 53.77% state), English II Reading (70.75% vs. 59.82%), and U.S. History (76.69% vs. 69.1%). The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 32.2% Hispanic, 3.63% African American, and 1.76% Asian students. Compared to nearby schools like Palo Duro High School and Caprock High School, which serve more economically disadvantaged populations, West Plains has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 31.21%.

While West Plains High School may not be the highest-ranked school in the Amarillo area, it demonstrates solid academic outcomes and a diverse student body. Its student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is lower than some of the larger nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong performance. Overall, West Plains High School appears to be an attractive option for families in the Amarillo region seeking a well-rounded and academically strong high school experience for their children.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10576 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119

(806) 510-2600

District: Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
577^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 1,162

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

Hispanic:

31.7%

African American:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Plains High School ranks better than 71% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.01. (See more...)

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

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Plains High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Plains High School 577^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See West Plains High School in the ranking list.)

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Canyon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Independent School District (Isd) 239^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.01	577^th	1987	71.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.67	280^th	730	61.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.24	482^nd	1435	66.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.01	1033^rd	1547	33.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.16	772^nd	1883	59.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	70.48	120^th	529	77.3%

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Rank History for African American students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.92	463^rd	1065	56.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.70	548^th	1804	69.6%

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Rank History for White students at West Plains High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.57	785^th	1556	49.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Plains High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	546	33	16	293	4	1	17	0	910
2024	700	36	28	368	6	2	22	0	1162

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

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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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	910	66.5	13.6	31.2
2024	1162	70.7	16.4	32.9

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	910	66.5	13.6	31.2
2024	1162	70.7	16.4	32.9

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.

Schools Near West Plains High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Plains High School	Public	9-12	10576 Arden Rd	Amarillo	79119	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 510-2600	1,162	71	16.4	32.9%	700 (60.2%)	36 (3.1%)	368 (31.7%)	28 (2.4%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.9%)	64	577^th of 1987 public high schools	71.0%					(n/a)	44.7	64.2	67.7	70.8	76.7
Randall High School	Public	9-12	9201 Bell St	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2333	1,081	78	13.9	42.0%	583 (53.9%)	54 (5.0%)	384 (35.5%)	25 (2.3%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.2%)	56.6	771^st of 1987 public high schools	61.2%		60.1	674^th of 1961 public high schools	65.6%	97	29.1	65.2	61.6	65.2	73.6					$8,931	$1,084	$7,847
Amarillo High School	Public	9-12	4225 Danbury	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2000	2,170	130	16.7	33.4%	1,425 (65.7%)	114 (5.3%)	490 (22.6%)	65 (3.0%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	63 (2.9%)	75.2	310^th of 1987 public high schools	84.4%		78	252^nd of 1961 public high schools	87.1%	58	42.2	78.4	75.1	80.3	82.5					$9,293	$821	$8,472
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	4106 SW 51st St	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 463-2284	122	7	18.6	66.4%	41 (33.6%)	10 (8.2%)	60 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.2%)	6.9	1843^rd of 1987 public high schools	7.2%		5.3	1844^th of 1961 public high schools	6.0%	1	7.4	9.5	7.1	11.1	52.4					$10,235	$857	$9,378
Youth Center Of High Plains	Public	5-12	9300 S Georgia	Amarillo	79118	Randall County	Canyon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 677-2450	48	8	6.0	10.4%	15 (31.3%)	8 (16.7%)	23 (47.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	29.7	1411^th of 1987 public high schools	29.0%		12.2	1716^th of 1961 public high schools	12.5%	305	31.3	30.8	35.3	70.0		37.5	25.0	25.0	37.5	$23,702	$4,821	$18,881
Premier H S Of Amarillo	Public, Charter	9-12	3242 Hobbs Rd	Amarillo	79109	Randall County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 367-0171	242	13	18.7	74.0%	91 (37.6%)	13 (5.4%)	120 (49.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.5%)	22.1	1581^st of 1987 public high schools	20.4%		36.9	1242^nd of 1961 public high schools	36.7%	339	38.1	35.7	31.3	52.0	32.7					$7,158	$1,490	$5,668
Tascosa High School	Public	9-12	3921 Westlawn	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2600	2,208	133	16.5	55.9%	989 (44.8%)	271 (12.3%)	750 (34.0%)	85 (3.8%)	18 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.1%)	50.8	916^th of 1987 public high schools	53.9%		52.4	871^st of 1961 public high schools	55.6%	45	33.7	51.6	58.2	62.9	79.6					$9,346	$1,036	$8,310
Amtech Career Academy	Public	9-12	3601 Plains Blvd	Amarillo	79102	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2800	11	44	.2	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)										$391,219	$31,131	$360,088
Caprock High School	Public	9-12	3001 E 34th	Amarillo	79103	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 326-2200	2,137	133	16.0	76.4%	456 (21.3%)	115 (5.4%)	1,478 (69.2%)	41 (1.9%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (1.7%)	42.8	1109^th of 1987 public high schools	44.2%		47.7	992^nd of 1961 public high schools	49.4%	117	21.7	50.6	53.0	57.1	69.7					$9,131	$1,214	$7,917
North Heights Alter	Public	9-12	607 N Hughes	Amarillo	79107	Potter County	Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 326-2850	120	33	3.6	67.5%	23 (19.2%)	24 (20.0%)	64 (53.3%)	7 (5.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	13.8	1723^rd of 1987 public high schools	13.3%		5	1850^th of 1961 public high schools	5.7%	127		0.0	25.0	16.7	48.7					$50,111	$4,436	$45,675

Frequently Asked Questions about West Plains High School

Is West Plains High School a good school?

West Plains High School ranks 577^th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is West Plains High School in?

Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of West Plains High School?

Students at West Plains High School are 60% White, 32% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend West Plains High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,162 students attended West Plains High School.

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