- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
North Heights Alter
Federal NCES profile for North Heights Alter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480813000167
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Heights Alter earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Heights Alter has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights Alter ranks #2 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
North Heights Alter grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 480813000167 · Amarillo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 4:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
North Heights Alter grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North Heights Alter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
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
- This school 137
North Heights Alter
137 students
What this shows North Heights Alter reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Heights Alter compares
North Heights Alter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 26.3%
African American 14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, North Heights Alter is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 North Heights Alter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Heights Alter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Heights Alter
How many students attend North Heights Alter?
North Heights Alter has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Heights Alter?
The student-teacher ratio at North Heights Alter is 4:1, which is 73% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Heights Alter?
66.7% of students at North Heights Alter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Heights Alter?
The largest demographic group at North Heights Alter is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Heights Alter?
North Heights Alter has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 North Heights Alter rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Heights Alter ranks #2 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 North Heights Alter, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.