- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plano, TX
Williams H S
Federal NCES profile for Williams 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 483510003977
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams H S ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Williams H S held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483510003977 · Plano, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,105 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Williams H S held near 1,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Williams 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
- Plano West Sen
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
- This school 1,105
Williams H S
1,105 students
What this shows Williams H S reports 1,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams H S compares
Williams 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,105
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 18.0%
Asian 17.4%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Williams H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Williams H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williams H S
How many students attend Williams H S?
Williams H S has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,210 (2022-23) → 1,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams H S is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams H S?
49.9% of students at Williams H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams H S?
The largest demographic group at Williams H S is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams H S?
Williams 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 Williams H S rank among high schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams 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 Williams H S, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.