- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
Amarillo H S
Federal NCES profile for Amarillo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480813000142
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amarillo H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Amarillo H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amarillo H S ranks #6 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Amarillo H S held near 2,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.9 → 129.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 480813000142 · Amarillo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,161 enr · 17.2:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Amarillo H S held near 2,170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.9 → 129.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Amarillo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- This school
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- Crockett Middl 823
Crockett Middle
823 students
What this shows Amarillo H S reports 2,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amarillo H S compares
Amarillo H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,161 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,161
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Amarillo H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amarillo H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amarillo H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Amarillo H S
How many students attend Amarillo H S?
Amarillo H S has 2,161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,170 (2022-23) → 2,170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amarillo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Amarillo H S is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amarillo H S?
28.1% of students at Amarillo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amarillo H S?
The largest demographic group at Amarillo H S is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amarillo H S?
Amarillo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amarillo H S rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Amarillo H S ranks #6 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Amarillo H S, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Caprock H S (2,058 students), and Palo Duro H S (1,949 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.