West Plains H S
Amarillo, TX · Canyon ISD · Grades 9-12
552nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 67%· Stable
West Plains H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Plains H S 552nd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 67% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2023 to 67th in 2025.
West Plains H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 698 students tested
West Plains H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,162 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 60.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
| Hispanic | 32.2% | 31.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
| Black | 3.6% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0 pts |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near West Plains H S
Typical home value $236K in zip 79109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near West Plains H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Randall H SCanyon ISD · 3.8 mi away846th of 1,669
ELA 52% · Math 34% - 9Amarillo H SAmarillo ISD · 3.9 mi away332nd of 1,669
ELA 70% · Math 52% - 1Richard Milburn Academy AmarilloRichard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · 4.7 mi away · charter1,592nd of 1,669
ELA 11% · Math 8% - –Youth Ctr of High PlainsCanyon ISD · 5.5 mi away
- 2Premier H S of AmarilloPremier High Schools · 5.5 mi away · charter1,353rd of 1,669
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 6Tascosa H SAmarillo ISD · 6.2 mi away764th of 1,669
ELA 55% · Math 36% - –Amtech Career AcademyAmarillo ISD · 6.6 mi away
- 7Bushland H SBushland ISD · 7.4 mi away514th of 1,669
ELA 69% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Plains H S in?
West Plains H S is part of the Canyon ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is West Plains H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Plains H S 552nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 67% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of West Plains H S?
White 60%, Hispanic 32%, Black 3%, Asian 2% (1,162 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Plains H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79109 is $236K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.