PLAINS H S

PLAINS ISD
811 COWBOY WAY
PLAINS, TX 79355
129 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
129
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    86 (66.7%)
  • White
    42 (32.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PLAINS ISD
Phone: (806)456-7401
Website: http://www.plainsisd.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/Hi
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio