PLANO WEST SENIOR H S

www.pisd.edu

2,625 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Plano West Senior High School, located in Plano, Texas, is a prominent public high school serving students in grades 11 and 12 as part of the Plano Independent School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit options, and specialized career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond its academic achievements, Plano West maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes excellence in extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, acclaimed fine arts programs, and a diverse range of student-led clubs. The school is widely recognized for fostering a competitive yet supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in community service and leadership development. With its strong reputation for preparing students for elite universities, Plano West remains a cornerstone of the Plano community and a model for high school education in North Texas.

2,625

Total Students

149.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLANO WEST SENIOR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	776
Hispanic	624
Black	339
Asian	778
Two or More	94
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
778 (29.6 %)
White
776 (29.6 %)
Hispanic
624 (23.8 %)
Black
339 (12.9 %)
Two or More
94 (3.6 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-9600
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	2,625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	149.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 11 1,304

Grade 12 1,321