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West Plains H S

10576 ARDEN RD, AMARILLO, TX, 79119

Ranked 2566 of 5468 in Texas

Top schools in Amarillo
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

West Plains H S

10576 ARDEN RD, AMARILLO, TX, 79119

Ranked 2566 of 5468 in Texas

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About West Plains H S

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 70% in Reading.
71
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1162
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.24%
Asian 2.41%
Hispanic 31.67%
Black 3.1%
Two+ Races 1.89%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
60.24%
Asian
2.41%
Hispanic
31.67%
Black
3.1%
Two+ Races
1.89%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1162
49.23%
572 Female
50.77%
590 Male

Student Population

1162 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

West Plains H S Contact Information

Address

10576 ARDEN RD, AMARILLO, TX, 79119

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Phone

(806) 510-2600

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TOP 2566 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Plains H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

It was a historic sports achievement for West Plains High School's varsity football and soccer teams to make it so far into the 2025–2026 state playoffs. A few seniors also signed national letters of intent to play college sports. The school keeps adding more classes by building specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) labs where students can learn about things like veterinary science, construction technology, and floral design by doing them. The school also recently held the Top 10 Receptions to honor its best students.

FAQ

Q1. Does West Plains H S encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. What is the goal of West Plains H S?

Ans. West Plains H S wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q5. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at West Plains H S push students to think critically and do their best work.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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