Plano West Senior High School

Plano West Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 11-12
5601 W Parker Rd,  Plano, TX
Plano Independent School District
4.1
4.2
2,644 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Janis Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
147
Full Time Teachers
147
Teachers in First or Second Year
8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
88.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
29.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.6%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
12.9%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#10 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#10 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 1,625 Students
Texas A&M University 1,295 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 883 Students
University of North Texas 679 Students
Rice University 652 Students
Texas Tech University 647 Students
University of Oklahoma 612 Students
Baylor University 589 Students
Southern Methodist University 504 Students
Collin College 427 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 675 Students
Computer Science 410 Students
Biology 407 Students
Psychology 311 Students
Finance 248 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 241 Students
Marketing 204 Students
Nursing 194 Students
Economics 143 Students
Mechanical Engineering 139 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 1,069 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/24/2025
The water fountains are broken, they are adding a new building. Sometimes I see cockroaches on the floor. The admin don't pay their teachers enough so the teachers only care about the AP students. Do not take on level if you want to be bored out of your mind and not doing anything. Honors and AP classes are a lot more fun and the teachers actually care for their class.
4.0 Junior
4/4/2025
Plano west is known for being a "rich school", but in real life it is probably the worst Plano school out of all of them. The bathrooms usually have no soap and rarely any paper towels. There is inappropriate stuff written all over the walls. However, the best part of my experience is the high level of sorts there. I play on the varsity volleyball team and we went 3rd round of playoffs. I love the coaching there and everything is great!!
5.0 Senior
3/22/2025
it was amazing, i always loved the environment and it always made me feel like i always had a home there
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/18/2025
Good school,safe environment. Teacher really professional and nice,my kids love this school.
5.0 parent
2/10/2024
One of the highest rated schools in Texas . Plano west high school sends one of the highest numbers of students to Ivy school, and other top schools like Carnegie , Stanford, University of Michigan , Georgia tech
5.0 student
12/16/2023
This school is competitive but in a harmful way. People who get left behind, stay behind. Most teachers at the school hardly know my name when I'm in their class, despite it being a semester already. You need to ask for help on subjects, because they definitely won't make the effort to assist you if...
3.0 other
9/21/2022
I worked at this school and believe me, the positive reviews do not reflect the whole reality. There's no support from the admin team if you need something. There's no consequence for a kid acting bad, or even cursing. Seeing no consequences, kids go wild and do stupid stuff. The admin team is so fa...

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Plano West Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 11-12 in Plano, TX and is served by the Plano Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,644 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Plano West Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $964,606. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shepton High School, Jasper High School, Hebron High School, and more. Learn more about what Plano has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Plano West Senior High School.

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