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West Plains H S
High School · Canyon ISD · Amarillo, TX
A Canyon ISD high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10576 ARDEN RD, Amarillo, TX 79119
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where West Plains H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,546
Median home value
$335,700
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
43.6%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Randall H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,081 | Compare → |
| Amarillo H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 2,170 | Compare → |
| Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canyon ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- District spending per student
- $9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Plains H S is listed in CANYON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Plains H S
West Plains H S is a public high school in Amarillo, TX, part of Canyon ISD, serving approximately 1,162 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Plains H S
What grades does West Plains H S serve?
West Plains H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Plains H S?
West Plains H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains H S is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at West Plains H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Plains H S has 46% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is West Plains H S a charter school?
No, West Plains H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Plains H S a Title I school?
No, West Plains H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Plains H S?
32.9% of students at West Plains H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Randall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (806) 510-2600
- Area population (ZIP 79119)
- 23,202
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79119; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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