Willow Springs High School vs. West Plains Sr. High School
Should you attend Willow Springs High School or West Plains Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Willow Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
West Plains Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades 9-12, Willow Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,162 students in grades 9-12, West Plains Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
387 students
1,162 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#287 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
112
326
Grade 10 Students
98
301
Grade 11 Students
106
264
Grade 12 Students
71
271
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
