Clark High School

Public, Alternative 9-10

523 Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75023-4699

(469) 752-7200

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,200

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 1,241

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.1%

Hispanic:

26.0%

African American:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Clark High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), Hispanic (26%), African American (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark High School is 15.2, which is the 3^rd best among 0 alternative schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Clark High School employs 81.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark High School is $9,200, which is the 2^nd highest among 0 alternative schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).

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Clark High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Clark High School is the best junior high in Plano ISD. Counselors encourage their students to take college credits and to practice for the SAT to score high to get into Harvard, Yale and Stanford. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clark High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1339	58	36	22	3	n/a	n/a	1458
1989	1056	51	28	37	1	n/a	n/a	1173
1990	890	46	41	41	0	n/a	n/a	1018
1991	824	60	54	53	2	n/a	n/a	993
1992	869	64	54	72	4	n/a	n/a	1063
1993	961	73	73	92	1	n/a	n/a	1200
1994	966	78	72	107	2	n/a	n/a	1225
1995	1043	96	105	63	3	n/a	n/a	1310
1996	1043	96	105	63	3	n/a	n/a	1310
1997	1000	105	101	72	4	n/a	n/a	1282
1998	997	126	124	88	4	n/a	n/a	1339
1999	945	125	134	75	1	n/a	n/a	1280
2000	979	122	159	85	2	n/a	n/a	1347
2001	982	140	160	96	4	n/a	n/a	1382
2002	867	163	180	119	5	n/a	n/a	1334
2003	867	163	180	119	5	n/a	n/a	1334
2004	845	190	166	122	4	n/a	n/a	1327
2005	812	190	174	142	9	n/a	n/a	1327
2006	796	208	198	149	5	n/a	n/a	1356
2007	759	221	199	165	5	n/a	n/a	1349
2008	709	211	198	176	5	n/a	n/a	1299
2009	689	188	217	179	7	n/a	n/a	1280
2010	693	209	241	201	4	n/a	n/a	1348
2011	574	195	237	258	2	0	68	1334
2012	697	211	286	252	5	1	61	1513
2013	828	225	331	282	4	1	58	1729
2014	809	218	232	273	1	1	53	1587
2015	750	218	258	292	8	1	53	1580
2016	703	225	263	311	5	0	47	1554
2017	652	209	286	304	10	1	50	1512
2018	590	206	274	310	7	1	65	1453
2019	535	207	251	316	4	0	64	1377
2020	527	216	247	317	4	0	60	1371
2021	488	193	208	307	5	1	56	1258
2022	480	215	189	304	6	2	58	1254
2023	472	218	188	330	5	4	62	1279
2024	448	224	186	323	2	0	58	1241

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 Clark High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1458	85.0	17.1	n/a
1989	1173	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1018	74.0	13.7	n/a
1991	993	71.4	13.9	n/a
1992	1063	65.3	16.2	5.6
1993	1200	68.0	17.6	8.4
1994	1225	71.2	17.2	7.3
1995	1310	77.4	16.9	3.4
1996	1310	77.4	16.9	3.4
1997	1282	79.9	16.0	5
1998	1339	87.8	15.3	4
1999	1280	98.4	13.0	6.3
2000	1347	90.1	15.0	6.9
2001	1382	96.4	14.3	7.9
2002	1334	93.7	14.2	13.3
2003	1334	93.7	14.2	13.3
2004	1327	94.5	14.0	16.3
2005	1327	96.9	13.7	16.4
2006	1356	90.9	14.9	20.4
2007	1349	85.5	15.8	17.4
2008	1299	89.1	14.6	17.7
2009	1280	91.6	14.0	20.2
2010	1348	84.9	15.8	24.2
2011	1334	88.9	14.9	26.8
2012	1513	93.1	16.2	24.8
2013	1729	104.4	16.5	22.8
2014	1587	97.5	16.2	24.9
2015	1580	99.0	15.9	27.2
2016	1554	100.0	15.5	28.1
2017	1512	97.9	15.4	29.1
2018	1453	95.7	15.1	28.5
2019	1377	93.2	14.7	32
2020	1371	90.2	15.1	33.8
2021	1258	88.7	14.1	36.6
2022	1254	82.1	15.2	34.4
2023	1279	81.8	15.6	38.8
2024	1241	81.1	15.2	37.5

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 Clark High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1458	85.0	17.1	n/a
1989	1173	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1018	74.0	13.7	n/a
1991	993	71.4	13.9	n/a
1992	1063	65.3	16.2	5.6
1993	1200	68.0	17.6	8.4
1994	1225	71.2	17.2	7.3
1995	1310	77.4	16.9	3.4
1996	1310	77.4	16.9	3.4
1997	1282	79.9	16.0	5
1998	1339	87.8	15.3	4
1999	1280	98.4	13.0	6.3
2000	1347	90.1	15.0	6.9
2001	1382	96.4	14.3	7.9
2002	1334	93.7	14.2	13.3
2003	1334	93.7	14.2	13.3
2004	1327	94.5	14.0	16.3
2005	1327	96.9	13.7	16.4
2006	1356	90.9	14.9	20.4
2007	1349	85.5	15.8	17.4
2008	1299	89.1	14.6	17.7
2009	1280	91.6	14.0	20.2
2010	1348	84.9	15.8	24.2
2011	1334	88.9	14.9	26.8
2012	1513	93.1	16.2	24.8
2013	1729	104.4	16.5	22.8
2014	1587	97.5	16.2	24.9
2015	1580	99.0	15.9	27.2
2016	1554	100.0	15.5	28.1
2017	1512	97.9	15.4	29.1
2018	1453	95.7	15.1	28.5
2019	1377	93.2	14.7	32
2020	1371	90.2	15.1	33.8
2021	1258	88.7	14.1	36.6
2022	1254	82.1	15.2	34.4
2023	1279	81.8	15.6	38.8
2024	1241	81.1	15.2	37.5

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 Clark High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$640 (6.9%)	$8,583 (93.1%)	$9,223
2020	$547 (6.2%)	$8,230 (93.8%)	$8,778
2021	$337 (3.7%)	$8,863 (96.3%)	$9,200

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Clark High School)	48	29	19%
End of Course Algebra I (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	70	56	14%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Clark High School)	72	65	7%
End of Course Biology (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	75	70	5%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Clark High School)	72	65	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	71	66	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Clark High School)	74	73	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	70	67	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1377	1279	7.1%
African American	207	218	5.3%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	251	188	25.1%
Hispanic	316	330	4.4%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	535	472	11.8%
Two or More Races	64	62	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32%	38.8%	6.8%

Schools Near Clark High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Clark High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	523 Spring Creek Pkwy	Plano	75023	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-7200	1,241	81	15.2	37.5%	448 (36.1%)	224 (18.0%)	323 (26.0%)	186 (15.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (4.7%)								(n/a)	24.3	63.0	62.6	74.5																	$9,200	$337	$8,863
Guinn Special Programs Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2221 Legacy Dr	Plano	75023	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-6900	0	30	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Williams High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	1717 17th St	Plano	75074	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8300	1,186	73	16.1	55.5%	218 (18.4%)	147 (12.4%)	555 (46.8%)	222 (18.7%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	38 (3.2%)								(n/a)	29.0	56.1	61.7	69.7																	$8,887	$247	$8,640
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy Plano	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	601 Accent Dr	Plano	75075	Collin County	Legacy Preparatory	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 287-8532	183	22	8.4	84.2%	25 (13.7%)	73 (39.9%)	75 (41.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)				28.6	69.2	20.0	62.5	50.0	63.2	26.7	54.6	30.0	50.0	33.3	52.6	20.0	54.6	16.7	45.5	18.2	$11,982	$1,336	$10,646
Vines High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	1401 Highedge Dr	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-7800	984	58	16.8	35.1%	432 (43.9%)	127 (12.9%)	302 (30.7%)	66 (6.7%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.2%)								(n/a)	26.3	65.5	61.1	75.1																	$9,644	$238	$9,405
Itinerant Sp Educational	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2700 W 15th	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8069	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pat Dillard Special Achievement Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	601 E Main St	Allen	75002	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 727-7163	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lowery Freshman Center	Public, Alternative	9	368 N Greenville Ave	Allen	75002	Collin County	Allen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 396-6975	1,693	109	15.5		673 (39.8%)	248 (14.6%)	248 (14.6%)	422 (24.9%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (5.4%)								(n/a)	55.9	82.7	84.3																		$8,733	$431	$8,301
Jasper High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	6800 Archgate Dr	Plano	75024	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-7400	1,299	71	18.2	15.7%	315 (24.2%)	110 (8.5%)	171 (13.2%)	641 (49.3%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.2%)								(n/a)	47.2	89.6	87.7	91.5																	$8,072	$177	$7,895
McMillen High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	750 N Murphy Rd	Murphy	75094	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8600	1,100	66	16.5	40.5%	309 (28.1%)	125 (11.4%)	385 (35.0%)	232 (21.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.2%)								(n/a)	35.9	71.2	65.1	72.0																	$8,550	$252	$8,298

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark High School

What is the racial makeup of Clark High School?

Students at Clark High School are 36% White, 26% Hispanic, 18% African American, 15% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Clark High School in?

Plano Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Clark High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,241 students attended Clark High School.

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