At a glance
Reported students
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
619
North Plains Opportunity Center: 35 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 33
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.7:1
What the reported data says about North Plains Opportunity Center
North Plains Opportunity Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dumas. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Dumas ISD. NCES reports 35 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (82.9%) and White (8.6%). English learners represent 30.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Plains Opportunity Center
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.56 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 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White8.6%
- Hispanic82.9%
- Black0%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Dumas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dumas H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,192 reported students
Cactus El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
487 reported students
Dumas J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
609 reported students
Dumas Int
Middle · Grades 05–06
619 reported students
Dumas South El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
701 reported students
Dumas North El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
738 reported students
Public schools near North Plains Opportunity Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas North El Elementary · Dumas ISD | PK–04 | 738 | 0.6 mi |
| Dumas J H Middle · Dumas ISD | 07–08 | 609 | 1.8 mi |
| Dumas Int Middle · Dumas ISD | 05–06 | 619 | 1.8 mi |
| Dumas H S High · Dumas ISD | 09–12 | 1,192 | 1.8 mi |
| Dumas South El Elementary · Dumas ISD | PK–04 | 701 | 2.6 mi |
| Cactus El Elementary · Dumas ISD | PK–04 | 487 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Plains Opportunity Center
What grades does North Plains Opportunity Center serve?
North Plains Opportunity Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Dumas ISD.
How many students attend North Plains Opportunity Center?
North Plains Opportunity Center reported 35 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 33 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 35 students and 5.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Plains Opportunity Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Plains Opportunity Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dumas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Plains Opportunity Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80% 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 North Plains Opportunity Center in?
North Plains Opportunity Center is part of Dumas ISD, based in Dumas, TX, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Plains Opportunity Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dumas North El (0.6 mi), Dumas J H (1.8 mi), Dumas Int (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.