Serving 120 students in grades 9-12, 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Heights Alter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Heights Alter's student population of 120 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
North Heights Alter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Heights Alter is 0.65, which is more 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
#7877 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Heights Alter's ranking?
North Heights Alter is ranked #7877 out of 8,188 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Heights Alter?
120 students attend North Heights Alter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Heights Alter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 9-12
What school district is North Heights Alter part of?
North Heights Alter is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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