PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL
PLAINS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the PLAINS ISD school district, located in PLAINS, TX with about 112 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 15 teachers, PLAINS H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
Plains High School, located at 811 Cowboy Way in Plains, Texas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Plains Independent School District. As a small-town institution in rural West Texas, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community engagement. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in its “Cowboy” mascot, reflecting the traditions and spirit of the local agricultural community.
Academically and extracurricularly, Plains High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Despite its small size, the school provides a variety of athletic programs, UIL academic competitions, and career-readiness opportunities that allow students to develop well-rounded skill sets. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Plains High School strives to uphold the values of its district while ensuring students are equipped with the resources necessary for success in a modern educational landscape.
For more information, contact PLAINS H S at (806) 456-7401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINS, TX 79355-0479
(806) 456-7401
PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PLAINS, TX with about 112 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLAINS ISD
- Total Students:
- 112
- Teachers:
- 15.47
- 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 school
- 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 112 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.2%
- White
- 26.8%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.