Plano West Senior High School
Plano West Senior High School | |
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5601 West Parker Road , 75093 United States | |
Coordinates | 33°02′37″N 96°48′48″W / 33.0436°N 96.8133°W |
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Type | Public high school |
Motto | Leading With Pride |
Established | 1999 |
School district | Plano Independent School District |
Principal | Janis Williams |
Teaching staff | 160.61 (FTE) (2018–19)[1] |
Grades | 11–12 |
Enrollment | 2,741 (2018–19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 17.07 (2018–19)[1] |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Royal blue Black White |
Mascot | Wolf |
Rivals | Plano Senior High School, Plano East Senior High School |
Feeder schools | Jasper and Shepton |
Website | www |
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Plano West Senior High School (commonly West, Plano West, or PWSH) is a public high school in Plano, Texas serving high school juniors and seniors. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, and enrolls students based on the locations of students' homes. Students at Plano West attended one of two high schools: Jasper or Shepton. Plano West is accredited by the Texas Education Agency, which designates the school as "Recognized." The school colors are royal blue, black, and white, and the mascot is the wolf. The school is ranked as 22nd in the nation, and as the #1 comprehensive high school in the State of Texas, according to Newsweek's 2016 list of best public high schools.[2]
Athletics
The mascot is the wolf, a departure from the feline mascots of the other two senior high schools in Plano (the Plano Wildcats and the Plano East Panthers).
The Plano West Wolves compete in the following sports:[3]
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Lacrosse
Championships
Girls Soccer State Championship Games[4] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | Class | ||
2000 | Plano West | 2 | Katy Taylor | 1 | Round Rock ISD Stadium, Round Rock | 5A |
2001 | Plano West | 3 | Katy Taylor | 0 | Round Rock ISD Stadium, Round Rock | 5A |
2002 | Plano West | 3 | Humble Kingwood | 0 | Round Rock ISD Stadium, Round Rock | 5A |
2007 | Plano West | 3 | Deer Park | 0 | Round Rock ISD Stadium, Round Rock | 5A |
2012 | Plano West | 1 | Katy Seven Lakes | 0 | Birkelbach Field, Georgetown | 5A |
2013 | Plano West | 4 | Southlake Carroll | 1 | Birkelbach Field, Georgetown | 5A |
Girls Basketball State Championship Games[5] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | Class | ||
2006 | Plano West | 54 | Rockwall | 47 | Frank Erwin Center, Austin | 5A |
Boys Basketball State Championship Games[6] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | Class | ||
2015 | Plano West | 56 | Clear Lake | 54 | Alamodome, San Antonio | 6A |
Hockey State Championship Games[7] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | |||
2004 | Plano West | 2 | Clear Lake High School | 1 | Deja Blue Arena, Frisco | |
2005 | Plano West | 1 | Highland Park High School | 0 | Deja Blue Arena, Frisco | |
2007 | Plano West | 2 | Allen High School | 1 (OT) | Deja Blue Arena, Frisco | |
2011 | Plano West | 4 | Southlake Carroll | 2 | Starscenter, Farmers Branch | |
2012 | Plano West | 4 (OT) | Arlington High School | 3 | Starscenter, Farmers Branch | |
2014 | Plano West | 6 | Plano Senior | 3 | Starscenter, Farmers Branch |
Team Tennis State Championship Matches[8] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | Class | ||
2001 | Plano West | 10 | El Paso Coronado | 8 | Lakeway World of Tennis, Austin | 5A |
2004 | Plano West | 10 | Austin Westlake | 5 | Lakeway World of Tennis, Austin | 5A |
2005 | Plano West | 11 | San Antonio Churchill | 5 | Lakeway World of Tennis, Austin | 5A |
2006 | Plano West | 11 | Austin Westlake | 6 | Lakeway World of Tennis, Austin | 5A |
2016 | Plano West | 10 | Houston Memorial | 6 | Texas A&M University, College Station | 6A |
Baseball State Championship Games[9] | ||||||
Year | Winning Team | Losing Team | Location (all in Texas) | Class | ||
2008 | Plano West | 10 | Southlake Carroll | 8 | Dell Diamond, Round Rock | 5A |
Music
The Plano West Chamber Orchestra is made up of approximately 40 musicians. It has won 1st place in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Orchestra competition (recognizing the top high school string orchestras in Texas) 5 consecutive times, in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 (TMEA rules prohibit a school from entering the competition the year after it has won), along with several top-5 finishes from 2011-2015. The orchestra received the TMEA "Honor Orchestra" designation again in 2016 and 2019. [10] The orchestra has also been featured on the Disney Channel series "Totally in Tune" which aired in 2001.[citation needed] In 2005, the orchestra won a Cappie Award for Outstanding Pit Orchestra in a musical for the school production of Les Misérables.[clarification needed][citation needed]
The Choir Program performs at the annual Texas Music Educators Association Convention.
The Plano West Mighty Wolf Band has a marching and concert season and also has a winterguard program. In the 2009–2010 school year, the band had approximately 95 members; by 2015-2016, this had increased to about 195.
In 2011, The Plano West Music Program was named Gold Grammy Signature School. Plano West was one of only seven gold level award recipients. The award recognizes top U.S. public high schools making an outstanding commitment to music education.[11]
Notable alumni
- Ben Bass (Class of 2007) — NFL defensive end with the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots, formerly at Texas A&M University.[12]
- Natalie Chou (Class of 2016) — NCAA shooting guard with the UCLA Bruins[13]
- David Lofton (Class of 2002) — NFL defensive back with the Miami Dolphins, formerly at Stanford University.[14]
- Billy McKinney (Class of 2013) — MLB outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays
- Vickiel Vaughn (Class of 2002) — NFL defensive back with the Denver Broncos, formerly at the University of Arkansas.[15]
- Jordan Pugh (Class of 2006) — NFL defensive back with the New Orleans Saints. Drafted in the 6th round out of Texas A&M University.[16]
- Jackson Jeffcoat (Class of 2010) — NFL linebacker with the Washington Redskins, formerly defensive end at University of Texas at Austin. Currently with the Winnipeg Blue BombersThe number one high school strongside defensive end football player in the nation.[17]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Plano West Senior H S (483510008150)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
- ^ Streib, Lauren (May 6, 2013). "America's Best High Schools". Newsweek. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "Schools - The Athletics Department .com". www.theathleticsdepartment.com.
- ^ Staff Reports. "UIL Girls Soccer Champions". Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Staff Reports. "UIL Girls Basketball Champions". Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Staff Reports. "UIL Boys Basketball Champions". UIL.
- ^ "AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey Stats/Schedules". Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved October 6, 2006.
- ^ "UIL State Team Tennis Tournament Records". Retrieved October 19, 2006.
- ^ Plano West Baseball
- ^ "Honor Orchestra History". www.tmea.org. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
- ^ "Plano West Music Program Named 'Gold' GRAMMY® Signature School". Plando Independent School District. Archived from the original on November 28, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2011.
- ^ "New England Patriots: Ben Bass". New England Patriots Roster. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ "Lady Bears' Chou transferring to UCLA". Waco Tribune-Herald. June 16, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "David Lofton". ESPN.com NFL Player Cards. Retrieved October 19, 2006.
- ^ "#32 Vickiel Vaughn". ESPN.com NFL Player Cards. Retrieved October 19, 2006.
- ^ "Carolina Panthers: Jordan Pugh". Carolina Panthers Roster. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- ^ "Jackson Jeffcoat - Yahoo Sports!". Jackson Jeffcoat. Retrieved October 22, 2013.