- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
Palo Duro H S
Federal NCES profile for Palo Duro H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480813000170
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palo Duro H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palo Duro H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Duro H S ranks #8 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Palo Duro H S held near 1,902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.1 → 127.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480813000170 · Amarillo, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,949 enr · 15.5:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Palo Duro H S held near 1,902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.1 → 127.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palo Duro H S 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
- This school
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- Crockett Middl 823
Crockett Middle
823 students
What this shows Palo Duro H S reports 1,949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palo Duro H S compares
Palo Duro 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,949
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
African American 17.5%
White 10.3%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Palo Duro H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Palo Duro H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palo Duro H S'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
- 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 (~1,949 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palo Duro H S
How many students attend Palo Duro H S?
Palo Duro H S has 1,949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,923 (2022-23) → 1,902 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Duro H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Duro H S is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palo Duro H S?
76.3% of students at Palo Duro H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palo Duro H S?
The largest demographic group at Palo Duro H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palo Duro H S?
Palo Duro H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Palo Duro H S rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Palo Duro H S ranks #8 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 Palo Duro H S, 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.