Amtech Career Academy

3601 Plains Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Amtech Career Academy serves 22 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : The attendance zone for Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning encompasses the entire Amarillo school district, covering approximately 74.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Amtech Career Academy's student population of 22 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
22 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Amtech Career Academy is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1

Showing 2010–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
27%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
73%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.40

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Amtech Career Academy?
22 students attend Amtech Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amtech Career Academy students are White, and 27% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amtech Career Academy?
Amtech Career Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amtech Career Academy offer ?
Amtech Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amtech Career Academy part of?
Amtech Career Academy is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : The attendance zone for Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning encompasses the entire Amarillo school district, covering approximately 74.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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