- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+252 students YoY
West Plains H S grew from 910 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+27.7%).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+252 students YoY 481281014308 · Amarillo, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 18.5:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Randall H S (1,126 students)
West Plains H S grew from 910 students in 2022-23 to 1,162 in 2023-24 (+27.7%). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Plains H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- West Plains J
West Plains J H
630 students
What this shows West Plains H S reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Plains H S compares
West Plains H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,905
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.
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.
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,097
- 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
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 (~1,221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 910 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), up 252.
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.
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.