Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Amarillo Collegiate Academy's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amarillo Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amarillo Collegiate Academy is 0.48, which is less 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
#1326 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
68%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amarillo Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is ranked #1326 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Amarillo Collegiate Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
461 students attend Amarillo Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Amarillo Collegiate Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amarillo Collegiate Academy?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amarillo Collegiate Academy offer ?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Amarillo Collegiate Academy part of?
Amarillo Collegiate Academy is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2010
Wonderful approach to learning for kids. My son loves it as much as I do. The teachers and staff really care about the students well being.
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