- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Youth Ctr of High Plains held near 48 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481281005172 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 5:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Youth Ctr of High Plains held near 48 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Youth Ctr of High Plains in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
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
- This school 40
Youth Ctr of High Plains
40 students
What this shows Youth Ctr of High Plains reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Ctr of High Plains compares
Youth Ctr of High Plains 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,905
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
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.
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
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,126
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~40 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.