North Plains Opportunity Center

North Plains Opportunity Center is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Dumas, Texas, with a total enrollment of just 41 students. It is part of the Dumas Independent School District, which is ranked 598 out of 961 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and low student-teacher ratio, North Plains Opportunity Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools, with 0 or 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR EOC exams is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, White, English Language Learners, Special Education, Low Socioeconomic Status, and At-Risk students. This stark contrast in academic performance is evident when compared to the larger Dumas High School, which is located just 1.84 miles away and consistently outperforms North Plains Opportunity Center on state assessments.

While North Plains Opportunity Center boasts high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.7% to 100% over the past few years, its STAAR EOC proficiency rates are extremely low, with many subjects having 0% or single-digit proficiency rates. This may indicate that the school is prioritizing student support and retention over academic achievement, potentially due to the unique challenges faced by its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 79.31% to 84.85% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Targeted interventions and support strategies may be crucial in helping these students succeed.