Serving 137 students in grades 10-12, North Heights Alter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Heights Alter serves the north part of Amarillo, TX, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Heights Alter's student population of 137 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school
School Rankings
North Heights Alter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Heights Alter is 0.61, 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
#7351 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
26%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Heights Alter's ranking?
North Heights Alter is ranked #7351 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Heights Alter?
The graduation rate of North Heights Alter is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend North Heights Alter?
137 students attend North Heights Alter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Heights Alter students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Heights Alter?
North Heights Alter has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Heights Alter offer ?
North Heights Alter offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is North Heights Alter part of?
North Heights Alter is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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