At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
221
West Platte High: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 196
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about West Platte High
West Platte High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Weston. It is one of 3 current school records connected to West Platte Co. R-II. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, close to the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Platte High
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.9%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
9 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Platte Co. R-II
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Platte Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
170 reported students
Central Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
354 reported students
Public schools near West Platte High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Platte Middle Middle · West Platte Co. R-II | 06–08 | 170 | under 0.1 mi |
| Central Elem. Elementary · West Platte Co. R-II | PK–05 | 354 | under 0.1 mi |
| Platte County High High · Platte Co. R-III | 09–12 | 1,397 | 8.1 mi |
| Northland Career Ctr. High · Platte Co. R-III | 09–12 | 0 | 8.2 mi |
| Leavenworth Sr High High · Leavenworth | 09–12 | 1,237 | 8.6 mi |
| Pleasant Ridge High High · Easton | 09–12 | 168 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Platte High
What grades does West Platte High serve?
West Platte High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in West Platte Co. R-II.
How many students attend West Platte High?
West Platte High reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 196 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Platte High?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 221 students and 19.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Platte High a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Platte High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Platte Co. R-II attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Platte High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Platte High in?
West Platte High is part of West Platte Co. R-II, based in Weston, MO, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Platte High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Platte Middle (under 0.1 mi), Central Elem. (under 0.1 mi), Platte County High (8.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.