Amarillo High School vs. Canyon High School
Should I attend Amarillo High School or Canyon High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Amarillo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,168 students in grades 9-12, Amarillo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,170 students in grades 9-12, Canyon High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,168 students
1,170 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#502 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Graduation Rate
94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
585
351
Grade 10 Students
541
285
Grade 11 Students
549
269
Grade 12 Students
493
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
67%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%