W. A. Vines High School is a free co-educational secondary school in Plano, Texas, United States, serving grades nine and ten. Wilson and Haggard middle schools feed into Vines. Founded in 1976, the school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,009 students in grades 9-10, Vines High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Vines High School's student population of 1,009 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
1,009 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1976
School Rankings
Vines High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vines High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4510 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vines High School's ranking?
Vines High School is ranked #4510 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Vines High School often compared to?
Vines High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clark High School, Shepton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vines High School?
1,009 students attend Vines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Vines High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vines High School?
Vines High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vines High School offer ?
Vines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Vines High School part of?
Vines High School is part of Plano Independent School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I enrolled my 2 kids to this school and It was ok the first three weeks then my kids would come home saying teacher were being rude to them. I went up there and everyone was just so rude. I am a mother and the amount of disrespect was unbearable. I think Plano schools are overrated they get way more credit then deserved. Try Allen your kids are better there I promise
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