Enrollment
1,221
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
West Plains H S
Federal NCES profile for West Plains H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481281014308
👥 S:T ratio 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Plains H S earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Plains H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains H S ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Plains H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Plains H S
West Plains H S is a large high school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 1,221 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,221 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #474, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding Canyon Isd spends $9,055 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Canyon Isd also operates Randall H S (1,126 students) and Canyon H S (1,097 students) alongside West Plains 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 West Plains H S compares
West Plains 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,055
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.
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
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, West Plains H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Isd, which includes West Plains H S.
$9,055
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 West Plains H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City View El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Plains J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Plains H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Plains H S
How many students attend West Plains H S?
West Plains H S has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains H S is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Plains H S?
24.2% of students at West Plains H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Plains H S?
The largest demographic group at West Plains H S is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Plains H S?
West Plains H S has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Plains H S rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains H S ranks #11 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo on the city page.
Is West Plains H S a good school?
West Plains H S earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides West Plains H S, Canyon Isd also operates Randall H S (1,126 students), Canyon H S (1,097 students), and City View El (698 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.
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