- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483510008150
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Plano West Senior H S held near 2,618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 149.0 → 146.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483510008150 · Plano, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,559 enr · 17.2:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Plano West Senior H S held near 2,618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 149.0 → 146.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plano West Senior H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- This school
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- Renner Middle 1,137
Renner Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Plano West Senior H S reports 2,559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plano West Senior H S compares
Plano West Senior H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,625 (2022-23) → 2,618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.