Plano West Senior High School

Public 11-12

5601 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75093-7727

(469) 752-9600

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,461

Feeder schools for Plano West Senior High School:

Elementary:	Andrews Elementary
	Barksdale Elementary
	Brinker Elementary
	Centennial Elementary
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	Daffron Elementary
	Gulledge Elementary
	Haggar Elementary
	Haun Elementary
	Hightower Elementary
	Huffman Elementary
	Jackson Elementary
	Mitchell Elementary
	Skaggs Elementary
	Wyatt Elementary
Middle:	Frankford Middle
	Renner Middle
	Rice Middle
	Robinson Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 2,625

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

29.6%

White:

29.6%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plano West Senior High School 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Plano West Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (29.6%), White (29.6%), Hispanic (23.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plano West Senior High School is 17.6. 4 high schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Plano West Senior High School employs 149 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plano West Senior High School is $8,461, which is the 3^rd highest among 2 high schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plano West Senior 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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Rank History for Plano West Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.29	145^th	1427	89.8%
2005	81.95	96^th	1429	93.3%
2006	80.18	137^th	1430	90.4%
2007	80.49	134^th	1497	91.0%
2008	80.38	134^th	1510	91.1%
2009	77.15	189^th	1539	87.7%
2010	72.26	291^st	1568	81.4%
2011	70.16	397^th	1672	76.3%
2012	84.11	31^st	1603	98.1%
2014	27.99	1373^rd	1734	20.8%
2015	35.68	1270^th	1743	27.1%
2016	21.23	1494^th	1762	15.2%
2017	88.35	84^th	1777	95.3%
2018	82.53	153^rd	1797	91.5%

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

Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, October 12, 2014

My child has a learning disability and was constantly being picked on with no consequences for the bullies. Its so bad that I have decided to pull him out of PWSH and will homeschool. While we have given up, Plano West needs to step up and fix the issue. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Incredible school. Our daughter just graduated and had the best high school experience possible. We have lived in Europe, Massachusetts and Texas. Nothing compares to the Plano system. Plano West has the highest scores in Plano. Plano West academics are top 1% nationally and this is with a diverse population.

The Plano West has many upper middle class families...however there are approximately 15% poverty level. The predominate culture is academic focus. Yes there are many other cultures represented, but by far the dominant focus is college prep, with secondary focus equally spread over arts, athletics and service clubs. Plano West often has a reputation of rich kids.... While there is a small contingent of obvious wealth, it is a minuscule portion rarely displayed to the average student. As a parent, I kept asking "where are the rich kids?".

Our daughter is a studious, non-fad, no make up type of girl. If something is popular, she heads the other way. She was a perfect fit at Plano West. There is a place for everyone in this culture. Overall, this student body is a very mature, hard working and impressive group of young people - the kind that give you hope for the future of our country.

The staff is very strong. The principal is truly exemplary. With more than 2000 students she circulates consistently, sets high expectations and infuses her own passionate school spirit in every endeavor. Staff, parents and students are raving fans.

As with any school, it is not perfect.... our experience was as strong as you could ever expect in this current day.

We are right now delivering our daughter to William & Mary... She is arriving with 40 credit hours already accepted by the college based on AP Test results. And she exhibits strong character, care for others and an excellent perspective on the world.

We are STRONG supporters and have no affiliation with the district other than that of parents... We are very grateful for the influence and impact of Plano West on our daughter. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Plano West Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	627	40	127	38	3	n/a	n/a	835
2001	1151	95	296	72	3	n/a	n/a	1617
2002	1291	121	341	98	7	n/a	n/a	1858
2003	1291	121	341	98	7	n/a	n/a	1858
2004	1278	122	323	100	7	n/a	n/a	1830
2005	1290	124	336	112	7	n/a	n/a	1869
2006	1287	146	346	120	6	n/a	n/a	1905
2007	1321	160	349	130	3	n/a	n/a	1963
2008	1336	150	363	128	11	n/a	n/a	1988
2009	1225	198	364	139	8	n/a	n/a	1934
2010	1199	206	375	161	7	n/a	n/a	1948
2011	1161	220	363	237	6	3	44	2034
2012	1208	215	385	265	10	2	65	2150
2013	1201	231	395	292	7	1	61	2188
2014	1309	259	576	346	8	3	79	2580
2015	1403	280	723	382	8	4	96	2896
2016	1236	314	660	409	5	2	92	2718
2017	1207	300	726	383	2	6	91	2715
2018	1162	320	769	421	8	2	83	2765
2019	1140	335	746	431	4	2	83	2741
2020	1013	372	753	450	4	2	101	2695
2021	954	378	760	512	6	1	106	2717
2022	868	348	775	547	6	2	98	2644
2023	776	339	778	624	11	3	94	2625

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 Plano West Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	835	65.1	12.8	1.8
2001	1617	108.0	15.0	1.3
2002	1858	118.4	15.7	2.5
2003	1858	118.4	15.7	2.5
2004	1830	126.1	14.5	4.5
2005	1869	125.2	14.9	4.5
2006	1905	128.5	14.8	8.1
2007	1963	119.2	16.5	6.9
2008	1988	123.1	16.1	7
2009	1934	125.4	15.4	7.3
2010	1948	125.1	15.5	8.9
2011	2034	123.9	16.4	13.1
2012	2150	122.4	17.5	12.8
2013	2188	122.0	17.9	13
2014	2580	144.6	17.8	12.2
2015	2896	165.0	17.5	13.5
2016	2718	159.0	17.0	14.9
2017	2715	158.7	17.1	13.6
2018	2765	160.5	17.2	13.6
2019	2741	160.6	17.0	16.9
2020	2695	162.7	16.5	19.3
2021	2717	162.2	16.7	24
2022	2644	157.8	16.7	24.7
2023	2625	149.0	17.6	23.3

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 Plano West Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	835	65.1	12.8	1.8
2001	1617	108.0	15.0	1.3
2002	1858	118.4	15.7	2.5
2003	1858	118.4	15.7	2.5
2004	1830	126.1	14.5	4.5
2005	1869	125.2	14.9	4.5
2006	1905	128.5	14.8	8.1
2007	1963	119.2	16.5	6.9
2008	1988	123.1	16.1	7
2009	1934	125.4	15.4	7.3
2010	1948	125.1	15.5	8.9
2011	2034	123.9	16.4	13.1
2012	2150	122.4	17.5	12.8
2013	2188	122.0	17.9	13
2014	2580	144.6	17.8	12.2
2015	2896	165.0	17.5	13.5
2016	2718	159.0	17.0	14.9
2017	2715	158.7	17.1	13.6
2018	2765	160.5	17.2	13.6
2019	2741	160.6	17.0	16.9
2020	2695	162.7	16.5	19.3
2021	2717	162.2	16.7	24
2022	2644	157.8	16.7	24.7
2023	2625	149.0	17.6	23.3

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 Plano West Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$379 (4.3%)	$8,376 (95.7%)	$8,755
2020	$305 (3.6%)	$8,140 (96.4%)	$8,445
2021	$96 (1.1%)	$8,365 (98.9%)	$8,461

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plano West Senior High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Plano West Senior High School)	10	5	5%
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 (Plano West Senior High School)	0	0
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 (Plano West Senior High School)	8	12	4%
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 (Plano West Senior High School)	7	5	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	70	67	3%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Plano West Senior High School)	93	85	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Plano Independent School District (Isd))	88	82	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2741	2625	4.2%
African American	335	339	1.2%
American Indian	4	11	175%
Asian	746	778	4.3%
Hispanic	431	624	44.8%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	1140	776	31.9%
Two or More Races	83	94	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.9%	23.3%	6.4%

Schools Near Plano West Senior 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th 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
Plano West Senior High School	Public	11-12	5601 W Parker Rd	Plano	75093	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-9600	2,625	149	17.6	23.3%	776 (29.6%)	339 (12.9%)	624 (23.8%)	778 (29.6%)	11 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	94 (3.6%)								(n/a)	0.0	3.9	3.9	2.3	83.6									$8,461	$96	$8,365
Hebron High School	Public	9-12	4207 Plano Pkwy	Carrollton	75010	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 713-5183	3,678	224	16.3	26.0%	1,087 (29.6%)	555 (15.1%)	754 (20.5%)	1,124 (30.6%)	11 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	146 (4.0%)	69.6	436^th of 1987 public high schools	78.1%		67.3	491^st of 1961 public high schools	75.0%	55	33.7	73.8	72.2	68.1	86.2									$8,593	$881	$7,713
Plano Senior High School	Public	11-12	2200 Independence Pkwy	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-9300	2,288	145	15.8	31.1%	900 (39.3%)	317 (13.9%)	593 (25.9%)	362 (15.8%)	12 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	101 (4.4%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	1.6	3.1	80.1									$8,767	$111	$8,655
Harmony School Of Innovation - Dallas	Public, Charter	6-12	8080 W President George Bush	Dallas	75252	Collin County	Harmony Public Schools - North Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 321-0100	486	31	15.5	53.3%	100 (20.6%)	117 (24.1%)	165 (34.0%)	89 (18.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	81.3	188^th of 1987 public high schools	90.5%		75.3	304^th of 1961 public high schools	84.5%	116	83.8	78.9	80.0	74.6	79.5	75.5	63.8	68.0	51.1	62.4	42.9	49.3	28.0	$10,149	$847	$9,301
E-School	Public	9-12	2700 W 15th	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8894	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Plano Jjaep	Public	7-12	2700 W 15th	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 752-8100	7				0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Colony High School	Public	9-12	4301 Blair Oaks Dr	The Colony	75056	Denton County	Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 713-5178	1,895	140	13.5	44.9%	619 (32.7%)	299 (15.8%)	734 (38.7%)	140 (7.4%)	9 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (4.9%)	44.4	1067^th of 1987 public high schools	46.3%		47.3	1000^th of 1961 public high schools	49.0%	67	17.8	60.9	48.4	54.9	74.9									$9,609	$1,133	$8,475
Lebanon Trail High School	Public	9-12	5151 Ohio Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-6600	2,136	136	15.6	17.6%	603 (28.2%)	249 (11.7%)	305 (14.3%)	872 (40.8%)	10 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	93 (4.4%)	83.9	148^th of 1987 public high schools	92.6%		81.2	187^th of 1961 public high schools	90.5%	39	50.5	88.2	88.8	81.9	91.1									$9,189	$381	$8,808
Pearce High School	Public	9-12	1600 N Coit Rd	Richardson	75080	Dallas County	Richardson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 593-5000	2,443	165	14.8	37.4%	1,047 (42.9%)	129 (5.3%)	1,134 (46.4%)	59 (2.4%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (2.7%)	64.1	576^th of 1987 public high schools	71.0%		57.3	732^nd of 1961 public high schools	62.7%	156	14.8	72.3	59.1	68.2	79.2									$9,460	$518	$8,942
Academy High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 Alma Rd	Plano	75075	Collin County	Plano Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(972) 905-8100	350	29	12.1	18.3%	196 (56.0%)	19 (5.4%)	69 (19.7%)	46 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	84.1	143^rd of 1987 public high schools	92.8%		87.3	94^th of 1961 public high schools	95.2%	49	24.2	82.9	92.0	90.7	98.4									$9,218	$260	$8,958

Frequently Asked Questions about Plano West Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Plano West Senior High School?

Students at Plano West Senior High School are 30% Asian, 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Plano West Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,625 students attended Plano West Senior High School.

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