Enrollment
2,161
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480813000142
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amarillo H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S is a large high school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 2,161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.1% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,161 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students) and Caprock H S (2,058 students) alongside Amarillo H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amarillo H S compares
Amarillo H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amarillo Isd, which includes Amarillo H S.
$11,667
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 49.5%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amarillo H S a good school?
Amarillo H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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