Serving 250 students in grades 9-12, Williams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Williams High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Williams High School is a secondary school serving grades nine and
ten. It is part of the Plano Independent School District, which
uses an unconventional high school system in which students in
grades nine and ten attend one of five high schools. Students in
grades eleven and twelve attend senior high schools. Williams High
School feeds into Plano East Senior High School.
History: Virtually a landmark in PISD, Williams High School
first served as Plano High School when it was built in 1961. That
year the school included grades 8 through 12. The following school
year, the campus became a grade 9 through 12 school. Two years
later, Williams became a grade 10 through 12 facility. A new senior
high school was completed in 1975.
Since its inception, Williams High School has experienced several
renovations and additions. In 1961, $911,590 was paid to Avery Mays
Construction Co. In 1970, an additional $1,100.000 went to KAS
Construction Co. in an attempt to accommodate increased numbers.
$279,968 went to Corgan Associates in 1975. JPJ Architects was
awarded a construction contract in the amount of $6,116,400 in
1989. Williams High School underwent a $12,634,480 renovation
completed July 2003. Currently, Williams is in the middle of
another addition as the school population continues to increase.
The 40,000 square foot, two-story Science Addition will contain 12
science laboratories accompanied by restrooms and storage areas. At
a cost of $6,630,343., the new addition to Williams High School is
scheduled for completion August 2006.
T. H. Williams, principal from 1961-1968, came to the district in
1936 as a math instructor and coach in the old Plano High School
(now the Cox Building). He was head coach from 1943 to 1953,
leading his teams to several district and state titles. A new Plano
High School was built on 17th street in 1961 at a cost of $993,590.
This campus was renamed T. H. Williams High School when the new
Plano Senior High opened in 1975. Thomas Howard 鈥淏ill鈥 Williams
(1902-1992) was honored as a teacher, coach, and principal who had
given almost five decades of service to educating youths of Collin
County.
Achievements: Orchestra received "Sweepstakes Awards" at the
UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contests.
Orchestra performed at All-State level and received Superior and
Excellent Ratings at the Local and State-level Solo & Ensemble
Contests.
Top 4 winners of the district MLK art contest attend Williams.
Students at the Regional and State Science Fair.
Two students enrolled in TAMS (Texas Academy of Math and Science)
at the University of North Texas.
Band received a First Division Rating at UIL Marching Contest.
Concert Band received an excellent rating at the UIL Concert and
Sight reading Contest.
Concert and Symphonic Band received first division in Sight reading
and an excellent rating on the concert performance.
Runner-up in Best in Class at the South Coast Music Festival in
Galveston, Texas.
Four students on All Region Band.
Eighty-two students earned first division ratings at the Solo &
Ensemble Contest.
Williams High School is ranked #1262 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williams High School?
The graduation rate of Williams High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Williams High School?
250 students attend Williams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Williams High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams High School?
Williams High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams High School offer ?
Williams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Williams High School part of?
This school has improved a lot over the past 5 years. The administration is dedicated and goal oriented. There are many dedicated teachers who mentor the students in and out of school. Athletics and extracurriculars are popular and supported. The coaches for the sports teams truly care about the well-being of the athletes. Unfortunately the teachers are not given adequate pay (like all of Arizona) which results in some turnover.
- Posted by Parent - Mom of boys
51/6/2015
Looking at the previous reviews the school must have changed a lot, because it is amazing! The kids all get along for the most part, the smaller setting make it easier to do. Not your typical cliques. Band is an option, an the new this year band teacher is phenomenal! So far all teachers are awesome I couldn't be happier. I was worried with what kInd had heard about the school, but it must be people with negative issues or something. So glad we moved here! My daughter is advance in everything and the school keeps up with that.
- Posted by Parent - n.gay
59/16/2010
The Academic quality could be better, but is not the worst. There is no band, but there is plenty of arts here: construction, welding, woods, and even a battle bots iq club(2nd place nationals in '09. Not of a lot of awards except for the old band. Facilities are adequit and very clean for a high school. Lots of parental involvement in the small Williams community. Good school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rico_
23/9/2009
Academic programs have been cut, including the ever famous marching band, or are poorly managed. Music students have had a devasting school year after having band cut do to an inadequate band director; who, in my opinion, put the children down unlike their previous director who encouraged them to have fun and enjoy music.
Academics are fairly good, just your basic stuff, nothing advance. Athletics are all set however, they get whatever they want!
Facilities, not even going to comment on that!
Parent involvment, I guess it's okay.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - darky
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
