WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH SCHOOL
WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the WEST PLAINS R-VII school district, located in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 1,037 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Plains Senior High School, located in West Plains, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Plains School District. Known locally as the home of the "Zizzers," the school fosters a strong sense of community pride and tradition. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, encompassing a wide range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and vocational training opportunities intended to meet the diverse interests and career goals of its student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, West Plains Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through robust extracurricular programming. Students have access to a variety of athletics, clubs, performing arts, and organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the West Plains community, and its official website, www.zizzers.org, serves as a central hub for students, parents, and community members to access school calendars, athletic schedules, and important administrative information.
For more information, contact WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH at (417) 256-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775-3334
(417) 256-6150
http://www.zizzers.org
WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 1,037 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST PLAINS R-VII
- Total Students:
- 1,037
- Teachers:
- 56.74
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,037 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.