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West Plains Senior High

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West Plains Senior High ranks 132 nd of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 64% of Missouri high schools

Summary

West Plains Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,145 students in grades 9-12 in West Plains, Missouri. The school is part of the West Plains R-VII District, which is ranked 164 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of West Plains Senior High is its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.6% in 2021-2022 to 97.3% in 2023-2024. This is notably higher than nearby schools like Willow Springs High (97.7% in 2023-2024) and Koshkonong High (86.9% in 2023-2024). The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, outperforming the state average in the percentage of students proficient or better in English II, Algebra II, and Government on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests.

While West Plains Senior High has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.1% to 30.6% in recent years, the school has shown notable success in supporting certain student subgroups. In 2024-2025, the school ranked 29th out of 138 Missouri high schools for its performance with special education students and 88th out of 279 Missouri high schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students. These achievements highlight the school's commitment to providing a well-rounded education for all its students.

1,108

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,098

Per pupil spending ?

50.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 E Olden
West Plains, MO 65775-3334

(417) 256-6150

District: West Plains R-Vii

Feeder schools for West Plains Senior High:

Elementary:	South Fork Elementary
	West Plains Elementary
Middle:	West Plains Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 61st percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Missouri median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 18 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Missouri avg45%

132^nd of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

164^th of 367West Plains R-Vii among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	53.3	132 of 367	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.2	225 of 378	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.1	148 of 352	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	108 of 361	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	94 of 358	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.1	108 of 460	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.4	126 of 468	73.1%	★★★★☆
2017	80.4	49 of 404	87.9%	★★★★☆
2016	71.5	72 of 401	82.0%	★★★★☆
2015	57.4	199 of 504	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.2	85 of 521	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	66.7	82 of 523	84.3%	★★★★☆
2012	65.2	111 of 522	78.7%	★★★★☆
2011	67.8	94 of 528	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	69.9	75 of 516	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	57.9	169 of 507	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.3	205 of 539	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.8	166 of 538	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.8	130 of 534	75.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	37.9	74 of 111	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.9	25 of 129	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	8 of 103	92.2%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	69.7	21 of 96	78.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	88 of 279	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.4	156 of 274	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.6	72 of 268	73.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	33 of 250	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	25 of 255	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	62.4	76 of 368	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.5	81 of 382	78.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	29 of 138	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	16.9	126 of 135	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	90 of 127	29.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	161 of 306	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.5	244 of 321	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	170 of 302	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	157 of 310	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.1	124 of 309	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.6	122 of 430	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.1	151 of 440	65.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)79th percentile+15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)78th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)47th percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2022)33rd percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Algebra II64%+7 vs state

English II60%+7 vs state

Government44%+4 vs state

Biology I31%-6 vs state

Algebra I28%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Plains Senior High	Public	9-12	602 E Olden	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 256-6150	1,108	67	16.4	50.2%	1,013 (91.4%)	9 (0.8%)	44 (4.0%)	10 (0.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.4%)	53.3	132^nd of 367 public high schools	64.0%		37.2	225^th of 378 public high schools	40.5%	93	27.9	31.0	60.0	64.5	44.4	$12,098	$1,158	$10,939
Southern MO Technical Institute	Public	9-12	407 West Thornburgh	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 256-6152	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Koshkonong High	Public	9-12	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 867-5601	86	10	8.5	70.9%	75 (87.2%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	9.6	333^rd of 367 public high schools	9.3%					(n/a)	10.1	11.8				$17,888	$937	$16,951
Willow Springs High	Public	9-12	215 W Fourth St	Willow Springs	65793	Howell County	Willow Springs R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 469-2114	370	35	10.6	54.6%	341 (92.2%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	51	151^st of 367 public high schools	58.9%		55.5	118^th of 378 public high schools	68.8%	33	31.2	32.8	56.8			$15,448	$867	$14,581

Frequently Asked Questions about West Plains Senior High

What is the racial makeup of West Plains Senior High?

Students at West Plains Senior High are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is West Plains Senior High a good school?

West Plains Senior High ranks 132^nd of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into West Plains Senior High?

West Plains Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Fork Elementary
Elementary : West Plains Elementary
Middle : West Plains Middle

How many students attend West Plains Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,108 students attended West Plains Senior High.

What district is West Plains Senior High in?

West Plains R-Vii

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