How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palo Duro High School | River Road High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amarillo, TX | Amarillo, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 400 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.2% | 48.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palo Duro High School | River Road High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,802 | $13,999 |
| District | Amarillo ISD | River Road ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palo Duro High School | River Road High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.3% | 58.0% |
| African American | 17.5% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.5% | 34.5% |
| Asian | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palo Duro High School | River Road High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 384:1 | 223:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.2% | 30.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 243 | 92 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.