Enrollment
40
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Youth Ctr of High Plains
Federal NCES profile for Youth Ctr of High Plains, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481281005172
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Ctr of High Plains earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Ctr of High Plains has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Ctr of High Plains ranks #1 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youth Ctr of High Plains compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youth Ctr of High Plains
Youth Ctr of High Plains is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 40 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5:1, Youth Ctr of High Plains is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 66% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Texas schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 80 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Canyon Isd spends $9,055 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students) and Randall H S (1,126 students) alongside Youth Ctr of High Plains.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Youth Ctr of High Plains compares
Youth Ctr of High Plains on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 27.5%
African American 20.0%
Asian 7.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Youth Ctr of High Plains is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Isd, which includes Youth Ctr of High Plains.
$9,055
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.4%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Youth Ctr of High Plains Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City View El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Ctr of High Plains's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Ctr of High Plains
How many students attend Youth Ctr of High Plains?
Youth Ctr of High Plains has 40 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Ctr of High Plains?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Ctr of High Plains is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Youth Ctr of High Plains?
16.3% of students at Youth Ctr of High Plains are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Ctr of High Plains?
The largest demographic group at Youth Ctr of High Plains is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Ctr of High Plains?
Youth Ctr of High Plains has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Youth Ctr of High Plains rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Ctr of High Plains ranks #1 of 46 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 schools in Amarillo on the city page.
Is Youth Ctr of High Plains a good school?
Youth Ctr of High Plains earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Youth Ctr of High Plains, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.
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