Enrollment
2,559
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Plano, TX
Plano West Senior H S
Federal NCES profile for Plano West Senior H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483510008150
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plano West Senior H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plano West Senior H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plano West Senior H S ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Plano, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
149.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plano West Senior H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plano West Senior H S
Plano West Senior H S is a large high school in Plano, Texas, enrolling 2,559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.2% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,559 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 120 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by Asian (29%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students) and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students) alongside Plano West Senior H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plano West Senior H S compares
Plano West Senior H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,559 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,559
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 28.9%
White 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 28.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Plano West Senior H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plano Isd, which includes Plano West Senior H S.
$11,203
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.7%
State 7.3%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plano West Senior H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Renner Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plano West Senior H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Plano West Senior H S
How many students attend Plano West Senior H S?
Plano West Senior H S has 2,559 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plano, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plano West Senior H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Plano West Senior H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plano West Senior H S?
20.2% of students at Plano West Senior H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plano West Senior H S?
The largest demographic group at Plano West Senior H S is Asian at 28.9% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plano West Senior H S?
Plano West Senior H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plano West Senior H S rank among high schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Plano West Senior H S ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Plano on the city page.
Is Plano West Senior H S a good school?
Plano West Senior H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Plano West Senior H S, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano Sr H S (2,267 students), and Shepton H S (1,360 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.
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