NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER

School Overview
The North Plains Opportunity Center, located in Dumas, Texas, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Dumas Independent School District. Unlike a traditional high school, this center is designed to serve as an alternative learning environment, focusing on students who may benefit from a non-traditional setting to complete their high school education. By offering a more flexible approach to curriculum and instruction, the school aims to help students overcome academic or personal barriers and ensure they stay on track toward graduation.

The center emphasizes a supportive culture, providing smaller class sizes and personalized attention that cater to the unique needs of its student population. Through its affiliation with the Dumas school system, the Opportunity Center provides students with the resources and credit-recovery options necessary to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success. Whether assisting students who have fallen behind in credits or those who thrive better in an independent, structured environment, the center plays a critical role in the district’s commitment to academic inclusivity and student retention.
35
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic29
Asian2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    29 (82.9%)
  • White
    3 (8.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (5.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DUMAS ISD
Phone: (806)935-8774
Website: http://www.dumasisd.org
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 35
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 25
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 10 3
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 103
Grade 112
Grade 1230
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1234.3%
Male2365.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)