Canyon High School vs. Amarillo High School
Should I attend Canyon High School or Amarillo 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,170 students
2,168 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
132 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#870 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
64%
Graduation Rate
96%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
351
585
Grade 10 Students
285
541
Grade 11 Students
269
549
Grade 12 Students
265
493
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
22%
21%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
75%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%