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Amarillo High School

4225 Danbury
Amarillo, TX 79109

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Tel: (806) 326-2000

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Amarillo High School serves 2,164 students in grades 9-12.

Amarillo High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amarillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Amarillo High School's student population of 2,164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,164 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

135 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Amarillo High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Amarillo High School is 0.51, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#870 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Amarillo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amarillo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

21%

53%

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Black

13%

White

67%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Amarillo High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(18-19)

94%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

24%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amarillo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Amarillo Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amarillo High School's ranking?

Amarillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Amarillo High School often compared to?

Amarillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randall High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% 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 High School?

The graduation rate of Amarillo High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Amarillo High School?

2,164 students attend Amarillo High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Amarillo High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Amarillo High School?

Amarillo High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Amarillo High School offer ?

Amarillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Amarillo High School part of?

Amarillo High School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education