WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH

WEST PLAINS R-VII
602 E OLDEN
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
1,108 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Plains Senior High School, located in West Plains, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Plains School District. Known locally as the home of the "Zizzers," the school fosters a strong sense of community pride and tradition. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, encompassing a wide range of core academic subjects, elective courses, and vocational training opportunities intended to meet the diverse interests and career goals of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Plains Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through robust extracurricular programming. Students have access to a variety of athletics, clubs, performing arts, and organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the West Plains community, and its official website, www.zizzers.org, serves as a central hub for students, parents, and community members to access school calendars, athletic schedules, and important administrative information.
1,108
Total Students
67.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,013 (91.4%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    27 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.9%)
  • Black
    9 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WEST PLAINS R-VII
Phone: (417)256-6150
Website: http://www.zizzers.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 454
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 102

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 317
Grade 10 282
Grade 11 279
Grade 12 230
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th