- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 43.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Amarillo, TX
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
Federal NCES profile for Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480007509009Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 12
- high schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks #7 of 12 high schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Texas
NCES ID 480007509009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 480007509009 · Amarillo, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
133 enr · 22.2:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students)
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
350 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
237 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
167 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
157 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock
155 students
- This school 133
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
133 students
What this shows Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo compares
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,097
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 39.1%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) reports $9,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Milburn Academy Odessa | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 47.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo has 133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is 22.2:1, which is 51% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
63.6% of students at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
The largest demographic group at Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo?
Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo rank among high schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo ranks #7 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 Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)?
Besides Richard Milburn Academy Amarillo, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) also operates Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students), Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (237 students), and Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth (167 students). See the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district page for the complete list.