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West Platte High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

West Platte High is a public high school located in Weston, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the West Platte County R-II District, which is ranked 5 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Platte High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 7 out of 378 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic achievement. West Platte High students consistently outperform the state averages in various End of Course (EOC) assessments, and the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.2% to 98.0% over the past few years, significantly exceeding the state average. Additionally, West Platte High has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 11.3 over the past few years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Smithville High, Park Hill High, and Mid-Buchanan Senior High, West Platte High stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and more favorable student-teacher ratios. This suggests that West Platte High is providing a high-quality educational experience that sets it apart from its peers in the region.

221

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,057

Per pupil spending ?

14%

Free/discounted lunch ?

935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098-1048

(816) 640-2292

District: West Platte County R-II

Feeder schools for West Platte High:

Elementary:

Central Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2013 → 98th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (92% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school92%

District avg92%

Missouri avg58%

Not ranked this year

West Platte High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

9^th of 367West Platte County R-II 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	88.2	30 of 587	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	27 of 552	95.1%	★★★★★
2017	82.5	51 of 568	91.0%	★★★★★
2016	88.3	26 of 435	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	77.9	85 of 585	85.5%	★★★★☆
2014	70.5	147 of 633	76.8%	★★★★☆
2013	58.7	255 of 649	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.7	75 of 623	88.0%	★★★★☆
2011	89.8	22 of 625	96.5%	★★★★★
2010	84.1	44 of 614	92.8%	★★★★★
2009	67.9	155 of 601	74.2%	★★★★☆
2008	80.3	53 of 624	91.5%	★★★★★
2007	84.5	34 of 624	94.6%	★★★★★
2006	85.1	35 of 619	94.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	90.5	7 of 378	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.3	5 of 361	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	69.2	59 of 358	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	61 of 460	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	43 of 468	90.8%	★★★★★
2017	88.2	24 of 404	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	82.9	16 of 401	96.0%	★★★★★
2015	67.0	99 of 504	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	59.6	164 of 521	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.3	130 of 523	75.1%	★★★★☆
2012	74.8	43 of 522	91.8%	★★★★★
2011	72.1	64 of 528	87.9%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	86 of 516	83.3%	★★★★☆
2009	58.2	166 of 507	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.8	73 of 539	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	72.3	88 of 538	83.6%	★★★★☆
2006	46.4	321 of 534	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	61.8	86 of 382	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	9 of 306	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	92.5	7 of 321	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	8 of 310	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	71.5	42 of 309	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	61 of 430	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	61 of 440	86.1%	★★★★☆

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)

High school

White (2025)97th percentile

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)77th percentile-13 vs school

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Schools Near West Platte High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	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 Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	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 Platte High	Public	9-12	935 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 640-2292	221	20	11.2	14.0%	192 (86.9%)	3 (1.4%)	14 (6.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)						92.2		$18,057	$297	$17,760
Platte County High	Public	9-12	1501 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 858-2822	1,397	81	17.2	19.0%	1,001 (71.7%)	151 (10.8%)	150 (10.7%)	47 (3.4%)	14 (1.0%)	11 (0.8%)	23 (1.6%)	75.3	47^th of 367 public high schools	87.2%		68.8	61^st of 378 public high schools	83.9%	14			48.8	55.4	64.9	72.2	49.9	$14,324	$262	$14,062
Northland Career Center	Public	9-12	1801 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-5505	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Platte High	Public	9-12	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3344	220	17	13.0	25.9%	208 (94.5%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	35	232^nd of 367 public high schools	36.8%					(n/a)			29.7	30.8				$12,431	$400	$12,031
Dekalb Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	702 Main St	De Kalb	64440	Buchanan County	Buchanan County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 685-3211	120	16	7.5	26.7%	118 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)								$18,321	$376	$17,945
Mid-Buchanan Senior High	Public	7-12	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 238-1646	415	30	13.8	17.8%	393 (94.7%)	5 (1.2%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	71.3	63^rd of 367 public high schools	82.8%					(n/a)	57.4	35.6	63.6	41.5				$13,033	$205	$12,828
Park Hill High	Public	9-12	7701 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4110	1,947	111	17.5	27.6%	1,140 (58.6%)	310 (15.9%)	252 (12.9%)	87 (4.5%)	9 (0.5%)	34 (1.7%)	115 (5.9%)	82.4	27^th of 367 public high schools	92.6%		85.9	15^th of 378 public high schools	96.0%	12			67.5	56.1	64.1	75.4		$15,823	$332	$15,491
Smithville High	Public	9-12	645 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-0405	845	52	16.3	11.7%	760 (89.9%)	11 (1.3%)	49 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	74.7	49^th of 367 public high schools	86.6%		70.1	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%	9			61.6	46.4	60.1	85.2		$14,229	$36	$14,194

Frequently Asked Questions about West Platte High

What is the racial makeup of West Platte High?

Students at West Platte High are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is West Platte High in?

West Platte County R-II

What schools feed into West Platte High?

West Platte High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary

How many students attend West Platte High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 221 students attended West Platte High.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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