- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
Randall H S
Federal NCES profile for Randall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481281006521
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall H S ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Randall H S shrank from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,081 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 77.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 481281006521 · Amarillo, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,126 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Randall H S shrank from 1,148 students in 2022-23 to 1,081 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 77.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Randall H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- This school
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- West Plains J
West Plains J H
630 students
What this shows Randall H S reports 1,126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall H S compares
Randall H S is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,126
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$9,905
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
294
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Randall H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City View El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Plains J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randall H S
How many students attend Randall H S?
Randall H S has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,148 (2022-23) → 1,081 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall H S is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Randall H S?
29.1% of students at Randall H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall H S?
The largest demographic group at Randall H S is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall H S?
Randall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Randall H S rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall H S ranks #4 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides Randall H S, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Canyon H S (1,097 students), and City View El (698 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.