NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
29 Students
High School 10th - 12th
School Overview
The North Plains Opportunity Center, located in Dumas, Texas, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Dumas Independent School District. Unlike a traditional high school, this center is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting to complete their high school education. By offering a more flexible approach to curriculum and instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and ensure they stay on track toward graduation.
The center emphasizes a supportive culture, providing smaller class sizes and personalized attention that cater to the unique needs of its student population. Through its affiliation with the Dumas school system, the Opportunity Center provides students with the resources and credit-recovery options necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success. Whether assisting students who have fallen behind in credits or those who thrive better in an independent, structured environment, the center plays a critical role in the district’s commitment to academic inclusivity and student retention.
The center emphasizes a supportive culture, providing smaller class sizes and personalized attention that cater to the unique needs of its student population. Through its affiliation with the Dumas school system, the Opportunity Center provides students with the resources and credit-recovery options necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success. Whether assisting students who have fallen behind in credits or those who thrive better in an independent, structured environment, the center plays a critical role in the district’s commitment to academic inclusivity and student retention.
29
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
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Hispanic22 (75.9 %)
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White4 (13.8 %)
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Black2 (6.9 %)
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Asian1 (3.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | DUMAS ISD |
| Phone: | (806)935-8774 |
| Website: | http://www.dumasisd.org |
| Grade Range: | 10th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 29 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 4.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 25 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
21
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 11 | 7 |
| Grade 12 | 21 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 13 | 44.8% |
| Male | 16 | 55.2% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 9th - 12th